How This Tiny Archipelago Became a NATO-Russia Flashpoint

Published 2024-08-06
The picturesque Aland Islands have long been at peace thanks to a patchwork of self-determination and international agreement, in part administered by nations who now happen to be bitter enemies. As pressure mounts to militarize this crucial hub of trade and travel, locals point to its unusual status quo as an example for the rest of the world.

0:00 An Uneasy Peace
1:09 Why The Aland Islands Matter
2:03 A History of Demilitarization
3:48 The Finnish Coast Guard
5:14 Hybrid Warfare
5:51 Protesting Russia

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