Dr Alex Kent explores Putin’s motivations by reflecting on the meanings of two monumental bronze statues.
Should NATO impose a no-fly zone in Ukraine?
Dr Alexander Kent, Reader in Cartography and Geographic Information Science, discusses NATO’s decision not to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Putin’s great geopolitical gamble
Dr Alexander Kent, Reader in Cartography and Geographic Information Science, reflects on Vladimir Putin’s geopolitical ambitions.
Russia invades Ukraine: what next for Putin?
Dr Sarah Lieberman and Dr Alex Kent discuss Putin’s recent decision to invade Ukraine.
Apple, Maps and the Localisation of Fact
Dr Alexander Kent, Reader in Cartography and Geographic Information Science, comments on Apple’s changing portrayal of Crimea.
From Sevastopol to Salisbury: Are we at Cold War 2.0?
With the recent renewal of Cold-War-era tensions, Dr Alexander Kent reflects on the parallels that are being drawn with the past.
Cartography and the Kuznetsov
As a Russian naval task force enters the English Channel, Dr Alexander Kent, Reader in Cartography and Geographic Information Science and Martin Davis, University Instructor, explain that the maps and charts they will be using owe to a long tradition of mapping Britain in secret.
A more dangerous world?
Professor Peter Vujakovic from the School of Human & Life Sciences explains how recent world events show why geography matters.