Geopolitical Dynamics and Strategic Implications

Which countries are considered the Baltic states?

• Finland, Sweden, and Norway

• Germany, France, and Italy

• Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania

• Poland, Ukraine, and Belarus

What percentage of Estonia's population is ethnically Russian?

• 5%

• 87%

• 25%

• 15%

By early 2024, how many troops did Russia have in Ukraine?

• 360,000

• 470,000

• 600,000

• 300,000

What is one of the minimum concessions Russia could demand from Ukraine in a peace deal?

• Ukraine must join NATO

• Ukraine must demilitarize

• Ukraine must annex Crimea

• Ukraine must increase military spending

What historical agreement did Russia violate by annexing Crimea?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Budapest Memorandum

• The Geneva Convention

• The Minsk Agreement

Which region in Moldova has a significant Russian minority and Russian troops stationed?

• Bukovina

• Gagauzia

• Bessarabia

• Transnistria

What does Article 5 of the NATO treaty state?

• An attack on one is an attack on all

• NATO will not intervene in non-member conflicts

• NATO members must share intelligence

• NATO members must increase defense spending

What is a potential consequence if Ukraine loses the conflict?

• A stronger alliance between the US and China

• An influx of 5 to 10 million refugees into the EU

• A decrease in global oil prices

• Increased European investment in technology

Why is European defense considered a priority moving forward?

• To reduce reliance on the US

• To promote cultural exchange

• To expand the European Union

• To increase trade with Asia

What is the best deterrence against future aggression according to the video?

• A strong Europe capable of self-defense

• Reducing military spending

• Increased reliance on US military support

• Signing more treaties with Russia