Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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The execution that failed, and what it tells us about the right to life
As the world moves towards abolishing the death penalty, executions continue to expose deep divisions over human rights and justice
Singapore, a nation built at speed
Created at extraordinary speed from political necessity, cultural diversity and global commerce, Singapore embodies many of the defining tensions of the modern age
Can the world really protect 30 per cent of its oceans by 2030?
Ten per cent of the ocean is now protected, but new research suggests effective conservation covers a much smaller area
What makes a beer Belgian, Spanish or British?
The geography behind some of our most familiar lagers is more complicated than it seems
How Britain’s student visa crackdown could limit opportunities at home
Falling international recruitment could leave some universities with fewer courses, limiting opportunities for UK students who cannot simply study elsewhere
Why country names matter, from Türkiye to Sri Lanka
Shakespeare may have thought names changed little, but for nations, they can embody history, identity, sovereignty – and sometimes a considerable amount of politics
The world between borders
At the UN General Assembly, governments speak for individual nations. Who takes responsibility for the relationships that connect them? At…
Who owns the AI alarm?
How warnings over AI became a market-moving battle between tech bosses, investors and politicians
The race to build orbital data centres, and why doubts are mounting
The race to build orbital data centres is gathering pace, even as doubts mount over their cost, feasibility and environmental impact
Why falling Channel crossings are fuelling bigger protests
Small boat arrivals to the UK are down 43 per cent and at their lowest since 2020. Yet hundreds have blockaded two ports in protest against arrivals
The unseen geography of Ukraine’s reconstruction
As Ukraine rebuilds amid continuing Russian attacks, communities such as Makariv are fighting to ensure their needs aren’t overlooked
How wildfires could push the climate crisis beyond repair
The warnings were clear, but the response fell short. Now intensifying wildfires threaten to push the climate crisis beyond repair
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Published in the UK since 1935, Geographical is the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
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