Pierre Blanc

Pierre Blanc is a Professor of Geopolitics at the University of Bordeaux and a Visiting Professor at universities in France, Lebanon, Egypt, and Italy. He holds a doctorate in geopolitics with HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) and is a general engineer of bridges, waters, and forests. His research focuses on the intersection of geopolitics, agricultural sciences, and territorial governance.

• Current role: Professor, University of Bordeaux
• Visiting roles: French and foreign universities
• Research affiliation: Laboratoire Aménagement et Mobilités (LAM) at CNRS/Sciences Po
• Editorial role: Editor-in-Chief of Confluences Méditerranée

Blanc’s work explores arable land as a foundation for historical and contemporary conflicts, power strategies, and territorial control. He analyzes global and regional geopolitical dynamics, particularly in the Middle East, connecting environmental factors like soil distribution to socio-political instability. His publications bridge academic rigor and public discourse, addressing themes such as populist drifts, climate change, and the geopolitical implications of agricultural policy.

His recent and upcoming works include Geopolitics of Agriculture, The Missed Rendezvous of the People, and Geopolitics and Climate. Questions when times change. These publications highlight his interdisciplinary approach, merging political ecology, resource management, and conflict studies.