This book offers a sweeping exploration of geopolitical thought—from classical theories of land and sea power to the postmodern critiques that challenge how we imagine global space. Through seven richly detailed chapters, it examines key thinkers like Mackinder, Mahan, and Tuathail, traces the evolution of geopolitical phases, and analyzes the grand strategies of the United States and China. Blending history, theory, and contemporary relevance, Contours of Power invites readers to rethink geopolitics not as a static map of borders, but as a dynamic discourse of meaning, identity, and influence in a fragmented world.