Geopolitics of China

The relationship between nations is not so much about politics as much as it is about Geopolitics. Geopolitics is the study and practice of the relationship between geography, demographics, the economy, culture, the history of a nation and politics, and how these affect its relationship with other nations. This talk will go over the basics of the geography (not as boring as it sounds), history, culture, and economics of China, so we can better understand the current issues facing China and how they may react. Did you know China is considered one of the cradles of civilization with the first written record dating back to 1250 B.C. It has the 3rd and 6th longest rivers (Yangtze and Yellow) in the world. It has the fastest aging population in the world. Will China become the largest economy in the world by the end of the decade, as so many think? We will find out about the relationship that China has with its neighbors, such as Taiwan, Japan, Australia, Africa, etc. Also, what is this Belt and Road initiative? How it is working out? What is the future relationship between China and the US? How does Mexico play into this?

Jim Poole, PhD in Applied Statistics from University of Northern Colorado, MS in Economics, MS in Geology. Dr. Poole spent 5 years working as a geologist and 35 years in various roles working for major banks. Jim retired in 2015 and spends a lot of time traveling, reading, and studying geopolitics, and photography, his real true passions.

Cost: Free class, but participants must register online starting November 2.

Wednesday, December 18, from 10:10 am to 12:30 pm at PILLAR