Posts tagged border security
Preventing the Domino Effect: Moldova Fights to Protect Its Sovereignty from Russian Interference Amid Continued Violence in Ukraine
Preventing the Domino Effect: Moldova Fights to Protect Its Sovereignty from Russian Interference Amid Continued Violence in Ukraine

With war still raging in Ukraine, the neighboring country of Moldova is facing increased threats from Russia continuing its attempt to spread control. Recent destabilization plots, continued chaos with the Transnistria region, and the global energy crisis have required the Moldovan government to double down on state security.

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Europe, Russia & FSUBy Margaret OrtwerthMoldova, Ukraine war, Russian interference, destabilization plots, EU candidate status, Moldovan Intelligence and Security Service, Chișinău protests, Transnistria, natural gas blockage, energy crisis, border security, foreign nationals, Party of Action and Solidarity, Andrian Cheptonar, Maia Sandu, anti-Russian hysteria, Kremlin, Dmitry Peskov, information attack, Moldovan sovereignty, Eastern Europe
Immigration by Sea: A Comparison of the Immigration Experience Between Cubans and Haitians
Immigration by Sea: A Comparison of the Immigration Experience Between Cubans and Haitians

There has been an increase in undocumented immigrants from the Caribbean traveling by boat to the US. While Haitian and Cuban immigrants face many dangers and risks during their journey across the sea, they also have different experiences and treatments once they reach the US. Cuban immigrants have historically received "special treatment" in the US, while Haitians have not. This article examines the reasons behind this disparity and how policies have changed over time.

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AmericasBy Cristell Bacilioundocumented immigrants, Caribbean, boat travel, US, Haitian immigrants, Cuban immigrants, risks, dangers, sea journey, special treatment, policies, disparity, US immigration, immigration policies, asylum seekers, migrant crisis, refugee crisis, border security, human rights, social justice