The Nordic countries are among the most affluent in the world, and represent a stabil and well-functioning part of a changing Europe."The Nordic countries" is the historical and geographical name of the area consisting og Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway ...
The USA, as the world’s sole superpower, dominates the North American region. Today its financial hegemony is challenged by China and other Asian countries, with repercussions on international politics as well.As a region, North America consists ...
South and Central America have had substantial economic growth over the last years. Social inequality still dominates the region, however.South and Central America covers the southernmost part of the American continent as well as the southern part of ...
The Arctic is experiencing dramatic climate changes that also make the region available for greater resource exploitation and transport activity. The Arctic is indeed becoming increasing important in international politics.The term ‘the Artic’ ...
The global centre of gravity: moving towards AsiaAsia is the largest and most populous continent, home to more than 60% of the total world population. It can be subdivided in five regions – North Asia, Central Asia, East Asia, South-east Asia and ...
Even today, Africa is home to many of the poorest countries in the world. However, the continent is undergoing major changes and is experiencing economic growth.Africa, the second-largest continent on the globe, consists of 54 independent nation states ...
The Middle East and North Africa: a region of war, conflict and insecurity that affect the economy and security far beyond its borders.The Middle East/North Africa refers to an area that is vaguely defined in terms of geography, but shares various cultural ...
‘Eurasia’ is a term that covers the former Soviet republics. This is a conflict-ridden area of major importance, not least as regards energy supplies.The Russian Federation is the dominant country in this region, which includes the ...
Europe is changing – faced with financial crises, conflicts in its neighbourhood, and power shifts on the international scene.Europe, the world’s second-smallest continent, consists of 48 states and one territory (Gibraltar). Its natural ...