Imagine a big playground where all the children are playing. This playground is like our world, and all the children are like the different countries. Each child wants to play with the best toys and in the best spots, just like countries wish to have the best resources and land and play “geopolitics”.
Now, think about Bulgaria, a beautiful country with lots of history. It’s like a child in the playground who has a very cool toy — its location. Bulgaria sits at a crossroads, a bit like being in the middle of the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. It’s a spot where many children or countries pass by and want to be friends.
Teaming Up
Sometimes, the kids in the playground make groups or teams. They may decide to play a game together or share their snacks. Countries do the same; they make teams, called alliances, and they work together to have stronger friendships and share what they have, like trade or security.
Geopolitics
But not all kids agree on who gets to play with what toy, right? In the same way, countries sometimes disagree. They use “geopolitics” to figure out who gets what and why. It’s like deciding who gets to go first on the slide or who gets to determine the game rules.
For example, Bulgaria has friends like the countries in the European Union, and they make rules together on how to share and protect their toys, like their money, environment, and safety.
So, geopolitics is like the rules of the playground. It helps countries decide how to share the world’s toys (like water, oil, and land), play games (like trade and making things), and ensure everyone gets along as much as possible so the playground is fun. Isn’t it cool how a playground can help us understand such a big idea?
