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This lecture explores the interaction between spaces and human agency, focusing on spatial justice and inhabiting. It delves into the historical evolution of wars, from classical geopolitical conflicts to modern interstate wars, analyzing the impact of geopolitical changes on international relationships. The discussion also covers the shift from hard power to soft power in state interactions, the emergence of hybrid political situations, and the contrasting ideologies of realism versus idealism in global affairs. The lecture concludes by examining the role of states in addressing global issues and the potential for a post-national vision of world affairs.