
Explore the geographical implications of a world without borders
Explore the geographical implications of a world without bordersJialiang Zhang Introduction“Imagine there’s no countries” It isn’t hard to do!”1 LennonIn 1990, for the first and only time in history, a capitalist state, West Germany, reunited with asocialist one, East Germany. What followed serves as an adequate representation of the effects ofremoving a border: the merging of two different economies caused a detrimental effect on the … Continue reading Explore the geographical implications of a world without borders

Arctic Geopolitics
The Arctic is the newest foreign policy theatre, with opportunities for resource exploitation, trade – and conflict. Continue reading Arctic Geopolitics

The Geography of Sikhism
Sikhism originated on the Indian subcontinent, but it has taken on global significance. Continue reading The Geography of Sikhism

Exploitative Land Acquisition in Africa
Sales of cheap land in African LDCs ought to, and can, benefit all, but too often the impact on local communities is overlooked. Continue reading Exploitative Land Acquisition in Africa

Earthquake Prediction
Earthquakes are devastating; the best way to avoid this devastation is through prediction. This has proven to be incredibly difficult, though there is hope for the future. Continue reading Earthquake Prediction

Karen Refugees
The Karen ethnic minority have experienced persecution in Myanmar since the outbreak of war 70 years ago. Sebastian Corso explains the background, and some potential solutions. Continue reading Karen Refugees

History and Climate Change: The Optimistic Perspective
August Courtauld argues that humanity has adapted to new circumstances in the past, and so can adapt to the future challenges of climate change too. Continue reading History and Climate Change: The Optimistic Perspective

History and Climate Change: The Pessimistic Perspective
Max Hitchin argues that history tells us humanity is most likely to fail to adapt to climate change. Continue reading History and Climate Change: The Pessimistic Perspective