GEOPOLITICS
Hotspot: Supercomputers
Jul 30, 2018
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Who is the world supercomputer champion? Klaus Dodds looks at the contenders
Divided Island: an Arctic dispute
Jul 27, 2018
Written by
Chris Fitch
Steps are being taken to resolve the heated question of who owns a remote Arctic island claimed by both Canada and Denmark
Claiming the Caspian
Jun 30, 2018
Written by
Laura Cole
The so-called ‘Caspian Five’ are close to finalising the legal status of who owns what in the much-disputed Caspian Sea
Hotspot: Golan Heights
Jun 29, 2018
Written by
Klaus Dodds
What's happening in the Golan Heights? Klaus Dodds explores the latest developments
Hotspot Special – Israel and the World Cup
Jun 21, 2018
Written by
Klaus Dodds
From ball control to boycotts, the story of Israel’s lack of presence at the World Cup is rooted in geopolitics
Hotspot: North Korea
May 28, 2018
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Klaus Dodds asks whether recent dialogue on the Korean peninsular is a significant development, or just more of the same
Hotspot: Bolivia
Apr 30, 2018
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Klaus Dodds explores the importance of reclaiming access to the sea to Bolivian culture
Swaziland renamed ‘the Kingdom of eSwatini’
Apr 19, 2018
Written by
Chris Fitch
The King of Swaziland unexpectedly renames the country ‘the Kingdom of eSwatini’ during Golden Jubilee celebrations. Chris Fitch reports from the ceremony
Commonwealth: On common ground?
Apr 03, 2018
Written by
Chris Fitch
As the Commonwealth prepares to take centre stage, Geographical investigates exactly how relevant the organisation is in the 21st century, and what role it may perform in an increasingly uncertain future
Hotspot – Greece and Macedonia
Mar 26, 2018
Written by
Klaus Dodds
What's in a name? Klaus Dodds looks at the dispute over the name ‘Macedonia’
Hotspot – United States
Feb 26, 2018
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Klaus Dodds casts an eye across the pond to review how a year of President Trump has changed the United States of America
Hotspot – New Zealand
Jan 29, 2018
Written by
Klaus Dodds
A language debate is forcing New Zealanders to consider how the modern country needs to engage with the past. Klaus Dodds explores
Hotspot – Estonia
Jan 04, 2018
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Klaus Dodds considers a national border which has become a central site for underhand activity: between Estonia and Russia
Moon shot: lunar mining
Jan 01, 2018
Written by
Laura Cole
Tech companies are racing to land private spacecraft on the Moon, with a view to mining its surface over the coming decades. But is it even legal and what could it mean for those left behind?
Fear factor: decreasing terrorism
Dec 21, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
Terrorism appears to be spreading globally, yet is simultaneously becoming less deadly
Hotspot – Kurdistan
Nov 27, 2017
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Klaus Dodds turns his attention away from Europe, to a referendum shaking up borders in the Middle East
Hotspot – Norway
Oct 30, 2017
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Klaus Dodds turns his gaze north, to examine the debates raging across Norway regarding oil and gas exploration
Hotspot – Hong Kong
Sep 30, 2017
Written by
Klaus Dodds
As the BBC World Service falls silent on local Hong Kong radio, Klaus Dodds reviews what this symbolic step means for the territory's future
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