Annexing Crimea Could Prove Costly for Russia
It is unclear what benefits Russia would derive from annexing the peninsula.
Small Regions and States
West Refuses to Acknowledge Crimea Referendum
Western leaders refuse to recognize the Crimea’s wish to join Russia.
Russia’s Crimea Reasoning in Historical, Doctrinal Context
Sevastopol’s status and Russia’s military doctrine are crucial factors in evaluating its policy.
Putin Denies Troops in Crimea, Says Force “Last Resort”
The Russian leader denies that his soldiers have taken control of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula.
Crimea Invasion Putin’s Mistake? Too Soon to Tell
Whoever claims Russia’s incursion was a mistake at this point is probably making a moral argument, not a neutral analysis.
Putin Claims Authority to Invade Ukraine, Troops Seize Crimea
Vladimir Putin claims a mandate to invade Ukraine where his troops already control the Crimea.
Russian Troops Move into Crimea as Tensions with West Rise
Russian aircraft deliver hundreds of troops to the Ukrainian peninsula.
Russian Troops in Crimea After Yanukovich Deposed
Russian troops secure the naval base at Sevastopol.
American Bomber Overflights Challenge Chinese Air Control
America steps into an island dispute by flying two bombers over the East China Sea.
Britain Threatens Legal Action as Warship Sails for Gibraltar
Spain is accused of raising tension with Britain to divert attention away from its own problems.
United Nations Should Leave French Pacific Islands Alone
France’s “colonies” have no desire to become independent. The UN should stop complaining.
Falklanders Defy Argentina, Vote to Remain British
Residents of the Falkland Islands near Argentina vote in a referendum to remain a British territory.
South Tyrolean Separatists Reject Alliance with Center-Left
German-speaking populists in Italy’s far north are critical of an electoral pact with the center-left.
No Good Way Out China-Japan Island Dispute
There is no good way to solve the security dilemma around the Diaoyu Islands dispute.
South Tyrol Resists Austerity, Contemplates Secession
Italy’s German-speaking minority resents being told to cut spending when it doesn’t even have any debt.