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Which geopolitical theory emphasizes the importance of controlling key geographic features, such as rivers, mountain passes, and straits, to gain strategic advantage?
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Heartland Theory
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The Heartland Theory, proposed by Halford Mackinder, argues that whoever controls the Eurasian heartland, which includes Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Siberia, will have the potential to dominate the world.