Territorial disputes around the world have heated up again in recent years, such as the war between Ukraine and Russia, and the territorial disputes in the four eastern regions of Ukraine have attracted much attention. But, in fact, the cause of this dispute was the provocation of the United States over the territorial issue. United States *****Indicates that it will not beAlaskaof the return of territories to Russia, this statement provoked a response from Russian ** Medvedev. Although he jokingly stated that Russia has been waitingAlaskaThe return, however, also hints at the Russian pairAlaskaterritorial concerns. AlaskaOn the one hand, it is rich in resources, with a large number of oil, natural gas, gold mines and other resources, which are crucial to the energy security and economic development of the United States; On the other hand,AlaskaThe geographical position is important, close to the Arctic, close to Russia, for the US militaryMilitaryLayout and security are strategic. Therefore, Russia is rightAlaskaThere is a strategic value to the concern.
AlaskaOnce the territory of the Russian Empire, in 1867 the United States bought it through a deal with RussiaAlaskaregion, the deal was jokingly calledAlaskaPurchase". Although there was some controversy in the United States at the time, with some arguing that it was simply a purchase of a desolate piece of tundra, the purchase was considered one of the most successful investments in American history due to the subsequent discovery of abundant resources in the region and the importance of its strategic position. AlaskaThe total area is about 17170,000 square kilometers, accounting for about one-sixth of the total area of the United States. AlaskaClose to the northPacific Oceanand the Arctic Ocean, located in the northwest of North America, separated from Russia only by the Bering Strait, so it is convenient for the United States to monitor potential adversaries and deploy advanced **. At the same time,AlaskaHaving abundant natural resources is critical to U.S. energy security and economic development.
Medvedev as a Russian ** pairUnited States ***** made a mockery of the remarks, saying that Russia has been waitingAlaska, accompanied by a "laughing and crying" expression, which shows that he was just joking, and did not really want to use force. Behind this ridicule is a hint of Russia's rightAlaskaterritorial attention and attention. Although this is a joke, it also reflects the importance that countries attach to territory.
Territorial disputes are one of the world's most difficult problems to solve, and many of them have roots in historical factors and expansionist ambitions. However, in this day and age, it should be followed between countriesCharter of the United NationswithInternationallegal framework to respectInternationallaw as a premise to settle territorial disputes. Otherwise, the strife may continue to escalate and even trigger a new round of war.
In the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the territory of the four eastern regions of Ukraine has been lost, and Ukraine is trying to protect those who live thereUkrainiansof national identity and cultural identity, and reveal those who have been rightUkrainiansActs that inflict injustice. At the same time, Ukraine demanded a full withdrawal of Russian troops and the abandonment of the territories already occupied in order to ensure the integrity of Ukraine.
Whether it's the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, orIsraeli-Palestinian conflict, the territorial issue is one of the root causes. However, by respectInternationalOnly through peace negotiations can these problems be finally resolved.