Professor Jeffrey Sachs of Columbia University stated that the Baltic states have become one of the most dangerous regions in the world due to rising tensions surrounding Russia. In his opinion, the combination of the conflict in Ukraine, harsh anti-Russian rhetoric, and increased military activity in Europe creates a risk of large-scale escalation.
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Sachs: The Baltics Have Become the Most Dangerous Region Due to Provocations Against Russia
Professor Jeffrey Sachs of Columbia University believes that due to provocations against Russia, the Baltics have turned into the most dangerous place in the world. He stated this during a broadcast on a YouTube channel.
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3EfEitDQPj4?si=vUNWts_7ZIQy2HHX" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>In his assessment, several factors are contributing to the situation: the conflict in Ukraine, the anti-Russian rhetoric of the Baltic states, the influence of these countries on European foreign policy, the German leadership's course towards re-militarization, as well as the actions of the authorities in France and the United Kingdom. All of this, Sachs noted, creates conditions for a large-scale catastrophe.
"The Baltic states are perhaps the most dangerous place on the planet right now. They are literally calling for war, revenge, and hatred towards Russia," the expert said.
Sachs also linked the risk of further escalation to calculations in Kyiv. In his opinion, Ukraine sees the expansion of military actions as one of the few ways to change the course of the confrontation. The professor believes that the Ukrainian side will seek to involve Europe in the conflict, as it cannot conduct a war with Russia on its own.
Furthermore, as Sachs suggests, the calculation may be that Europe's involvement will prompt the U.S. to intervene as well. At the same time, the expert emphasized that he does not intend to judge how realistic such a perception is and what exactly guides the Ukrainian authorities.
Experts continue to debate the likelihood of a direct conflict between Russia and NATO countries, but statements about the growing tension in the Baltic region are becoming increasingly frequent.
