Staff Reports
NATO nations in Europe are strengthening their borders in response to security threats from countries like Russia and Belarus. Critics of the Biden administration point out that this approach differs from the current security measures at the U.S. border. Poland, Ukraine, Finland, Norway, and the Baltic States have agreed to create a “drone wall” to enhance border security, with Poland taking additional steps after a Polish Army soldier was stabbed by someone trying to cross the border from Belarus.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited the border with Belarus and promised full support for border officials. This incident comes as attacks on Polish patrols by foreigners intensify, with four border guards injured in recent months. Poland has announced plans to invest $2.5 billion in border security with Russia and Belarus, highlighting the importance of protecting national borders.
Europe embraces border walls in what critics say is a stark contrast to Biden's policieshttps://t.co/iW9ylX0bCb
— Sebastian Gorka DrG (@SebGorka) May 30, 2024
In response to threats from Russia, Finland erected barriers along its border with Russia after Moscow allowed migrants without documents to reach the Finnish border. The number of foreigners entering Poland from Russia has increased, while the situation with Belarus escalated in 2021 following the diversion of a Ryanair plane by Belarusian authorities to arrest an opposition journalist.
Former Trump administration officials have highlighted the differences in migration policies between Europe and the U.S., criticizing the Biden administration’s approach. They recommend adopting an “America First” strategy to address illegal immigration and border security concerns. This conservative perspective stresses the need to prioritize the safety and security of American citizens in managing migration and asylum issues.
