Russian Academic Suggests Capturing Hawaii

Russian academic suggests capturing Hawaii as the only U.S. state not covered by NATO's Article 5, sparking controversy and discussions about extending the security guarantee to Hawaii for deterrence against Chinese assault on Taiwan.

NATO Loophole and Hawaii's Vulnerability to Attack

Experts warn that Hawaii, not covered by NATO's Article 5, could be vulnerable to attack by Vladimir Putin under a NATO loophole. This highlights a potential gap in collective defense for the US.

NATO's Lack of Coverage for Hawaii

Experts warn that Hawaii, despite being a US state, is not covered by NATO's Article 5 due to its location in the Pacific, potentially leaving it vulnerable to attack. This raises concerns about the lack of deterrence and defense for Hawaii in case of military threats.

Sweden Joins NATO

Sweden formally joins NATO as the 32nd member, ending decades of neutrality due to concerns about Russian aggression in Europe. This move strengthens the NATO alliance and provides Sweden with the protection granted under Article 5.