Mapping the World

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Yemen: A Complex History
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The country on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula was once known as Happy Arabia, a wealthy, fertile land which was the home of the Queen of Sheba in ancient times. Today Yemen is .. show full overview
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Modi's India
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The largest democracy in the world is a patchwork of languages, ethnicities and religions bound together in a secular state. But Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government, in power since 2014, seems to imperil this delicate balance.
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Germany: Angela Merkeland?
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Germany in the 21st century is unthinkable without Angela Merkel, leading the country for the last 16 years. Ms Merkel grew up in the GDR before beginning her political career in the .. show full overview
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A Women's World
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Since 1921, March 8, International Women's Day, has taken stock of women's equality. To mark the occasion, "With Cards Open" invites you on a journey through the world of women: from .. show full overview
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Textiles: A Global Industry
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Clothing fabrics have always been at the heart of globalization and were among the first processed products traded worldwide, especially along the famous Silk Roads. Today, clothing .. show full overview
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The Alps: A European Story
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The Alps have always been a formidable barrier but one which mankind has always crossed. Today eight states share the mountain range which has seen the birth of winter sports, been a .. show full overview
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Mozambique: A Cursed Eldorado
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With a beautiful coastline stretching more than 2,000 kilometres along the Indian Ocean and a wealth of natural resources, Mozambique has the makings of an Eldorado. But the former .. show full overview
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Antarctica: Ice and Greed
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All world powers want a piece of Antartica, the only continent that belongs to everyone and no one. This unique territory at the end of the world is currently protected by international .. show full overview
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Oceania: China Eyes Up the Pacific
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Oceania, a continent of scattered islands across a vast expanse of ocean, is at the forefront of climate change and at the heart of the confrontation between China and the United States.
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Tourism Post Covid
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Tourism represents 10% of global GDP and for some nations is of vital importance. A focus on our changing travel habits from the late nineteenth century up to the present day and beyond.
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A World of Volcanoes
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There are an estimated 1,500 active volcanoes on Earth and in the 20th century, 437 of them erupted in places like the United States, Russia, Indonesia and Japan. Both a blessing and a curse, they have shaped our world on land and at the sea.
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Colombia: A Nation in Revolt
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In 2016, Colombia the country signed a historic peace treaty with the FARC rebels. This was intended to mend the deep rift in Colombian society, which has long been divided into two .. show full overview
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20 Years of War against Terrorism
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20 years ago, on September 11, 2001, 3,000 people died when al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four planes. Mapping the World looks back on the 20-year struggle against Islamic terrorism, from .. show full overview
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The Caucasus: At the Crossroads of Europe and Asia
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The fall of the USSR destabalised the Caucasus, which is being eyed up by three autocratic regimes: Russia, Turkey, and Iran. Each country jealously guards its interests in this oil and gas-rich region.
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Russia: Land of Contrasts
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A focus on the world’s largest country by landmass. Russia is a major world power that excels in certain spheres but glaring inequality, major structural problems and Western sanctions mean it may struggle to keep up with other world powers.
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Bees and Agriculture
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Amongst the millions of species of insect on the planet, the bee plays a crucial role in human civilisation. A focus on how bees have spread around the world with globalisation and how they are now critically endangered.
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21st Century Warfare
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Warfare has evolved with the professionalisation of armies, the refusal of public opinion to see their soldiers sacrifice their lives in distant lands, and the emergence of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, robots and other drones.
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Cartography: How We Represent the World
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How we represent our world in maps depends on our perspective. For many centuries Europeans have put their continent in the centre and on top of their maps, the Chinese likewise placed .. show full overview
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Cacao: Who Profits from Chocolate?
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The two main cocoa-producing countries - Ivory Coast and Ghana - aren't reaping the rewards of a growing global taste for sweet treats. On the one hand there are multinational .. show full overview
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Myanmar: The Junta and the Democratic Dream
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The ruling junta renamed Burma Myanmar, claiming it was a way of erasing the country's British colonial past. But the deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi still defends the name Burma. This .. show full overview
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Senegal and France: Allies?
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Compared to neighboring Mali, Senegal appears to be quiet and stable. France, a former colonial power, maintains its place as its main partner, but others are now vying for a spot at the .. show full overview
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Iraq - A Sovereign Country?
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Iraq in 2022: Will the emerging nation succeed in resisting foreign influence and from Iran in particular? What does the future hold for the Kurdish autonomous region? And will the USA ever really leave?

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