With their increasing availability and quantity, remote sensing images have become an invaluable data source for geographic research and beyond. The detection and analysis of spatial patterns from such images and other kinds of geographic fields, constitute a core aspect of Geographic Information Science. Per-cell analysis, where one cell’s characteristics are considered (geo-atom), and interac...

Emerging powers have often employed diverse strategies to gain influence in their regions. This article explores and compares the maritime regional influence-building pro- cesses spearheaded by Brazil India. We identify geo- political variables that permanence of dis- cursive region-building involve: sustained interaction with coastal states; generation sufficient consciousness/awareness; strat...

We may be witnessing the emergence of a new ‘state capitalist’ normal, term this Forum proposes to problematise in its geopolitical dimensions. The growing prevalence state-sponsored entities (encompassing state enterprises, policy banks, and sovereign wealth funds) as leading vehicles economic activity is defining feature our times. This reassertion authority altering configurations corporate ...

The dominant Western narrative—now virtually obligatory within its media and foreign policy establishments—asserts that Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022 was unprovoked, deriving from domestic political imperatives messianic imperial nostalgia. Yet, while these factors must be included a comprehensive causal argument, deeper more satisfactory explanation for the situates ...

the caspian basin in its old geopolitical situation under the soviet :union: was located in the buffer zone between two spheres of influence of the two superpowers. after the fall of the soviet :union: followed by the rise of new structures and three new states in the region, new relations, however, prevailed among the areas of geography, power and politics in the region. these new relations in...

Resequencing problem is a crucial issue in communication systems, databases, production and information networks because correct processing of information by them may often be performed only if original order of packets, queries, jobs is preserved. In this paper consideration is given to one of the queueing systems that may model processes of discrete nature where resequencing phenomenon may ar...