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: Physical Geography Trivia
Test your knowledge with our physical geography quiz. Challenge yourself on landscapes, climates, and natural wonders.
QUIZ: Flags of the World
Challenge yourself with our flags quiz and see if you can score 75% or higher. Are you ready to test your knowledge?
QUIZ: Rainforests
Challenge yourself with the rainforest quiz and discover fascinating facts about the world’s diverse ecosystems.
QUIZ: Country Spotlight – Uruguay
Challenge yourself with our quiz on Uruguay and discover fascinating facts about its landscapes and vibrant cities.
QUIZ: Physical Geography Trivia
Test your knowledge with our geography quiz. Discover landscapes, climates, and natural wonders from around the world.
Geo explainers
Geo Explainer: Why seagrass helps combat climate change
Seagrass boasts a range of climate-change-fighting qualities, but must be conserved to be utilised in the future.
Geo Explainer: What are the Northern Lights?
The northern lights are an awe-inspiring phenomenon on Earth, find out what causes them and the history of their prominence throughout time.
Geo explainer: How are deserts formed?
Covering around 20% of the Earth’s surface, deserts are vast & harsh landscapes. From the Sahara to the Arctic, we delve into their formation
Geo explainer: What is the ring of fire?
The Ring of Fire is the site of many of the most powerful and destructive volcanic eruptions and earthquakes in history.
Geo explainer: What causes heatwaves?
What exactly is a heatwave, when and why do they happen, and how is climate change having an impact on them?
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