Mackinder , an english strategy scientist once clearly pointed out that the central asia and its nearby areas were “ the heart of international politics ” , and asia - europe continent was " the island of the world " 英国战略学家麦金德上个世纪曾明确指出中亚及其附近地区是国际政治的“心脏地带” ,亚欧大陆是“世界岛” 。