Mind the (Suwałki) Gap
Abstract
The Suwałki Gap, running 70 km along the Polish/Lithuanian border, is all that separates Kaliningrad and Belarus. In the event of war or conflict between NATO and Russia, and its satellites, this region is likely to be one of the first flashpoints. The people who live here know that, and they know their history, too. In this photo-essay Kevin Rowlands and Andrew Young share their experience of exploring the Suwałki Gap this autumn.
Fields of Study & Subjects
European Politics and Security
European and Russian Geopolitical Military Strategies
Polish Historical and Cultural Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The RUSI Journal
- Volume
- 171
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 96–101
- Publication date
- 2 January 2026
- Language
- EN