Opinion
Geopolitics, not economic development, drives China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Andrew Ross on why a decade on from its inception, the BRI is failing the countries that could have benefited from it most
Geopolitics: Russia’s elections, where there is no doubt who the winner will be
Within Russia, ethnic minorities are disproportionately suffering the consequences of the war in Ukraine. But Tim Marshall reports this is unlikely to weaken Putin’s grip on power Hail Vladimir Vladimirovich…
Climatewatch: 1.5°C? It’s now impossible
Marco Magrini explains why he fears the 1.5°C warming target is going to be impossible to meet
Worldview/Geopolitics: A new world order
Tim Marshall considers the implications of the world’s shifting balance of power
Is the term ‘the Middle East’ part of the problem?
Julian Sayarer argues that language can often perpetuate dangerous misunderstandings and even enable us to tolerate continued wars and violence There’s a humorous observation among grammar nerds that punctuation saves…
Quizzes
QUIZ: Geography Trivia
Challenge your geography knowledge with our engaging quiz. Test your skills in identifying flags, landmarks, and more for a chance to win a discount!
QUIZ: Country Spotlight – Chile
Explore the geography and natural wonders of Chile. Test your knowledge of this incredible country filled with deserts, mountains, and stunning coastlines.
QUIZ: Capital Cities
Put your knowledge to the test with our capital cities quiz. Challenge yourself and win a prize if you score 75% or higher.
QUIZ: Coastal Processes
Test your knowledge of coastal erosion and deposition in the Coastal Processes Quiz. Explore the forces that shape our coastlines and challenge your understanding of shore dynamics.
QUIZ: Physical Geography Trivia
Test your knowledge of physical geography with this challenging trivia quiz. Explore landscapes, climates, and natural wonders.
Geo explainers
Geo Explainer: The Gobi Desert
The largest desert in Asia and fifth largest in the world, find out about the Gobi, its history, and the fascinating discoveries made there
Geo explainer: the Sahara Desert
The world’s largest hot desert with extreme temperature fluctuations is home to around 2.5 million people and a variety of wildlife.
Geo Explainer: What is El Niño?
El Niño is a term used to describe one of the biggest climate fluctuations on Earth, an event that can contribute to cyclones, disease and famine
Geo Explainer: Antarctica
The fifth-largest continent on earth with no native human habitation, Antarctica is a cold and inhospitable landscape
Geo Explainer: Cloud Forests
Cloud Forests are a spectacular type of rainforest found at high altitudes, spanning 4 continents from Costa Rica to Australia
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