Historical and contemporary geopolitical tendencies of the great powers with special reference to the security of the Republic of Serbia

Geopolitics explains the regularity of political action in international relations by finding determinants decisions geographical factors. The result geopolitical thought are possible patterns behavior states which used to explain past and present predict future events. Starting from basic principles Mackinder's Spykman's theory, paper presents historical contemporary tendencies Great Powers Europe, with special reference territory where modern Serbian state is located. At end, we identified indicators development situation implications for security Republic Serbia could be predicted.