Russia is harnessing the power of photography to make strategic gains in Ukraine. NATO must do the same.

Alex Choy is an Army Military Intelligence Officer stationed in Hawaii. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Political Science with a Concentration in International Relations at the University of California, Los Angeles in 2021. His studies have primarily focused on global conflict, particularly regarding Russia, Central Asia and the Middle East. In the future, Alex hopes to obtain a Masters in International Relations and a Juris Doctor.
Russia is harnessing the power of photography to make strategic gains in Ukraine. NATO must do the same.
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