What on Earth is a ‘Shatterbelt’?
A 'shatterbelt' is a geopolitical term for a region caught between stronger, colliding external powers, causing it to fragment like shattered glass. The Balkan Peninsula serves as the classic real-world…
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The Caucasus: A Mountain Fortress of Languages
Stretching between the Black and Caspian Seas, the Caucasus Mountains are more than just a geological wonder; they are a living museum of human language. This rugged terrain has acted…