Advising POTUS on Kaliningrad (Grp 1)

1. Civil Considerations

1.1. National Identity of Citizens

1.2. Proportion of Russian Nationals

1.3. Effect of Poverty/Welfare Status

1.4. Availability of Intl Orgs to Assist Refugees

2. Diplomatic Considerations

2.1. Strategic Alliances

2.2. UN Recognition of Sovereignty

2.3. Willingness of NATO to Intervene

2.4. National Policy Differences

2.5. Nordic (Nations) Interest in Baltic Sea

2.6. Treaty obligations

3. Information

3.1. National media coverage

3.2. Security of cyber infrastructure

3.3. Prevalence of Internet Accessible by Population

3.4. Capability of Electronic Warfare

4. Military Capabilities

4.1. Proximity of Russian Forces

4.2. Ability to Form Local Militia/Underground Forces

4.3. US Operatives Currently in AO

4.4. Time Support Operations

4.5. Military Strength of Buffer Nations

5. Economic Considerations

5.1. Ports of Entry Access

5.2. Russion Influence on Imports/Exports

5.3. Land to port territorial considerations

5.4. Reliance on Foreign Aid

5.5. Identification of Economic Hubs