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Importance of Sovereign Borders in Europe
The Cold War era established a period of controlled and frozen borders in Europe, which were crucial for maintaining sovereign states. The United Nations was formed to protect these sovereign borders, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa where borders are often artificial and contested. The stability of borders was disrupted in the Balkans in the 1990s, but intervention and settlements seemed to resolve the issue. However, recent events such as the annexation of Crimea by Putin and the retaking of Nagorno-Karabakh suggest a growing risk of border conflicts in Europe, including potential interventions by Russia in areas like Eastern Ukraine and the Baltic states.
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