Usage Note
Heopolitika is borrowed from Spanish 'geopolítica' and refers to the study and practice of politics — especially international relations — as influenced by geographic factors. The Philippines' strategic location in Southeast Asia and the South China Sea makes geopolitics a frequent topic in news media and political commentary.
Examples
" Mahirap intindihin ang heopolitika. "
Natural Translation
Geopolitics is hard to understand.
Literal Translation
Hard to-understand the geopolitics.
" Ang heopolitika ng Timog Silangang Asya ay kumplikado at nagbabago. "
Natural Translation
The geopolitics of Southeast Asia is complex and changing.
Literal Translation
The geopolitics of South-East Asia is complex and changing.
" Kapag pinag-usapan ang heopolitika sa rehiyon, hindi maiiwasang banggitin ang tensiyon sa West Philippine Sea na nakakaapekto sa maraming bansa. "
Natural Translation
When geopolitics in the region is discussed, the tension in the West Philippine Sea that affects many countries inevitably comes up.
Literal Translation
When discussed the geopolitics in-the region, not can-avoid mention the tension in-the West Philippine Sea that affects to many country.
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