Dr Sarah Lieberman and Dr Laura Cashman discuss the role of the International Space Station (ISS) and what this could mean for strategic partners following Space X Fonder Elon Musk’s call to crash ISS into the Antarctic seas.
COP29: 1000 days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Dr Naomi Rintoul-Hynes, discusses her involvement in an expert panel at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan this week.
Liz Truss appointed new Prime Minister but will Boris Johnson be back?
Professor David Bates gives his interpretation of new Prime Minister Liz Truss’ acceptance speech as well as Boris Johnson’s resignation and final statement as UK Prime Minister this week
Putin’s vision for Russia: A tale of two statues
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.