A Quote by Halford Mackinder

Who rules East Europe commands the Heartland; who rules the Heartland commands the World-Island; who rules the World-Island controls the world.

Halford Mackinder

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Commands Controls East Europe Island Rules World

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Halford Mackinder
English - Politician
February 15, 1861 - March 6, 1947

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