However, it ought to be noted that Ratzel's concept of raum was not overtly aggressive, but he theorized simply as the natural expansion of strong states into areas controlled by weaker states.
Cu toate acestea, trebuie remarcat faptul că conceptul lui Ratzel de raum nu a fost prea agresiv, dar a teoretizat pur și simplu ca expansiune naturală a statelor puternice, în zone controlate de state mai slabe.