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SUnknownWill Russia Consume Belarus?

Sun, Feb 02, 2020

Belarus holds a strategic position between Russia and Western Europe that should give it good bargaining position. But following the dissolution of the Soviet Union Belarus was so dependent on Russia, a situation that continues to today (2019), that it had no choice but to ally with Russia. Now under Putin Russia has been pressing to annex Belarus which is causing tension between these allies.

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SUnknownSweden's Strategic Posture. Will the Swedes Join NATO?

Sun, Apr 25, 2021

Sweden's geography has enabled it to enjoy over 200 years of peace. But a more aggressive Russia has caught Sweden's attention. While there are still buffer regions between Sweden and Russia, one aggressive Russian move could change that. And Sweden poses a strategic obstacle to Russia's navigation from the Baltic Sea. So Sweden is rapidly building it's military and tilting more toward it's neighbors and NATO.

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SUnknownTurkey's Grand Strategy - a Superpower in the Making?

Sat, Jun 26, 2021

When the Soviet threat evaporated with the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Turkey pursued a policy of amity toward it's neighbors while distancing itself from America. Then, under President Erdogon it began expanding its independent geopolitical influence by building its economic, technological and military base. While making progress in these areas it is currently (2021) struggling financially.

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SUnknownUnited States of Europe.

Mon, Jan 10, 2022

Is a European confederation comparable to that of the United State a possibility? Here's a look at the progress in that direction and challenges to be overcome.

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SUnknownRussian Nuclear Attack. How Would the West Respond?

Fri, Sep 30, 2022

In the event of a nuclear strike by Russian on Ukraine the general expectation is that low yield tactical warheads would be used. Here are four ways the West could respond and the risks involved in each response.

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