Does anyone have any idea why this is happening?
In a word: Georgia (Soviet Georgia, that is)
I remember when the same story breaking out in the late 90s. Do I like the idea of foreign subs patrolling off our coast? No. Do I think we have subs keeping an eye on Russia? You bet. Do I think this setup has been going the same since the 50s? Yes. Of course, I could always be wrong.
Well, maybe they are trying to keep the sharks away and ruining the fun of people at the shore? Seriously, I suspect they are “testing the water,” in a manner of speaking. Obama is in the WH. It is apparent that he is weak on protecting the US. Perhaps they want to see just how far they can push him.