Navigating Tensions in Extremes

This chapter explores the intersection of climate extremes and geopolitical conflict as the narrator journeys through a cold region grappling with military tensions and local sentiments regarding the Russia-Ukraine war. They recount adventurous misadventures, including an unintended border crossing into South Ossetia and encounters with local authorities who mistakenly perceive them as journalists. Through gripping storytelling, the chapter highlights the complexities of navigating both physical and political landscapes in a turbulent era.