THE GREAT GAME: GEOPOLITICS OF THE LATE 19TH AND EARLY 20TH CENTURIES

The Great Game, the strategic rivalry between the British Empire and the Russian Empire over Central Asia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, profoundly influenced global geopolitics. This article explores the origins, key events, and legacy of this intense geopolitical contest. By analyzing the economic, strategic, and political motivations of both empires, it highlights the enduring impact of the Great Game on the regional and global balance of power. Key agreements, such as the Anglo-Russian Accord of 1907, marked turning points in resolving this rivalry, but its consequences resonate in contemporary geopolitics.