Geoeconomics in the light of international political economy: a theoretical discussion

Vol. 40 No. 1 (2020)

Jan-Mar / 2020
Published January 1, 2020
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How to Cite

Coelho Jaeger, Bruna, and Pedro Vinicius Pereira Brites. 2020. “Geoeconomics in the Light of International Political Economy: A Theoretical Discussion”. Brazilian Journal of Political Economy 40 (1):22-36. https://doi.org/10.1590/0101-31572020-2982.

Geoeconomics in the light of international political economy: a theoretical discussion

Bruna Coelho Jaeger
Professor of International Relations at LaSalle University Center - UniLaSalle-RJ, Rio de Janeiro/RJ, Brasil.
Pedro Vinicius Pereira Brites
Professor of International Relations course at Fundação Getúlio Vargas - FGV-SP, São Paulo/SP, Brasil.
Brazilian Journal of Political Economy, Vol. 40 No. 1 (2020), Jan-Mar / 2020, Pages 22-36

Abstract

Given the interdisciplinary nature of the field of IPE, this article aims to analyze the theoretical field of Geoeconomics, which is understood here as the study of the effects and the material causes of power disputes between different actors on the international order. In order to achieve this interconnection between the two analytical fields, checking the convergence with the IPE, it explores the parallels and oppositions between the theoretical aspects of Classical Geopolitics and Marxism, which are traditional IPE approaches. In addition, the concepts of Braudel and Gottmann are discussed as alternative and essentially geoeconomic views. 

JEL Classification: G01; E44; F30; F5.


Keywords: Geoeconomics International Political Economy Geopolitics Marxism