Posts tagged Military
The Weak Link: Why The Suwałki Gap Still Matters to European Security
The Weak Link: Why The Suwałki Gap Still Matters to European Security

The Suwałki Gap remains one of NATO’s most strategic vulnerabilities. This 65-km stretch of border between Poland and Lithuania is the only corridor separating Russia’s close ally, Belarus, from the Russian exclave Kaliningrad. Kaliningrad is vital to Russia’s naval and military projection in the Baltic Sea, and securing a land route would be invaluable for Moscow’s strategic ambitions. As tensions with Russia persist, many defense experts warn that if Putin were to strike a NATO member, the conflict would likely begin in the Suwałki Gap.

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Russia & FSUSantiago SteinmanSuwałki Gap, Russia, NATO, Lithuania, Poland, National Security, European Security, Kaliningrad, Military, Ukraine Invasion, Baltics, Putin, Defense Strategy, Eastern Europe
Yemeni Citizens Left in the Dark
Yemeni Citizens Left in the Dark

Internet blackouts have become a modern concern for many nations undergoing warfare and violence. Denying access to the internet has been determined to be a violation of human rights on the international level, yet instances continue to occur around the globe. Yemen, a nation undergoing a lengthy civil war, is an example of where internet blackouts have proven to become frequent and problematic for citizens’ safety and daily lives.

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Middle EastBy Hannah Martincivil war, human rights, internet access, Military, warfare, weaponry, journalism, social media, electricity
Foreign Involvement Exacerbating Moroccan-Algerian Relations
Foreign Involvement Exacerbating Moroccan-Algerian Relations

Ongoing hostilities, worsened by Algeria's support for Western Sahara's independence, have led to the dissolution of Morocco and Algeria’s diplomatic ties. The risk of open conflict is growing as both countries militarize their approach to the matter, and recent incidents in Algeria’s waters stand to test their resolve to the peaceful mediation of disputes.

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AfricaBy Peter BartoMorocco, Algeria, Russia, U.S., Western Sahara, Military, Mediterranean Sea, Diplomacy