Crimea as the Hinge of War: Geography, Legitimacy, and the Limits of a Negotiated Peace
Deep Dive into Crimea as the Hinge of War: Geography, Legitimacy, and the Limits of a Negotiated Peace
The two sources examine the conflict over Crimea through strategic, legal, and theological frameworks, positioning the peninsula as the central hinge of the Ukraine-Russia war. Geographically, the Crimean peninsula projects significant military power across the Black Sea but remains logistically vulnerable. It relies on a few easily targeted transport corridors, such as the narrow northern passages, the Kerch Strait bridge, and an occupied southern land bridge. While Moscow has historically…
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