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The Mediterranean basin sits strategically at the intersection of three continents, where events on one shore often shape those on the other. (1/5) http://bit.ly/2Lzfb4C
The Mediterranean basin sits strategically at the intersection of three continents, where events on one shore often shape those on the other. (1/5) http://bit.ly/2Lzfb4C
. @CSISEurope analyzed the 19 littoral Mediterranean states for internal factors of instability and external factors of influence. (2/5)
Several instability factors such as unemployment, uncontrolled migration, and fragile government coalitions are common to all 19 Greater Mediterranean littoral countries. (3/5)
Externally, Russian and Chinese influence has grown significantly in the Greater Mediterranean region.
In countries where there is internal instability, external influence can fuel the fire. (4/5)
In countries where there is internal instability, external influence can fuel the fire. (4/5)
Finally, viewing the Greater Mediterranean as a single geographic space makes the overall impact on U.S. interests more apparent.
Visit http://bit.ly/2Lzfb4C to explore how the United States and NATO can craft a more effective strategy for this region. (5/5)
Visit http://bit.ly/2Lzfb4C to explore how the United States and NATO can craft a more effective strategy for this region. (5/5)
