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Holliday Gordon's List: Georgia-Russia Conflict
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Aug 27, 08
Rumors run rampant regarding the actions of the Russians, Georgians and Ossetians and their attendant consequences. Explains the effect of the propaganda war on a local level.
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Aug 27, 08
Explains Russian side of conflict, referencing the perceived weakening of the West and the plight of the South Ossetians
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Aug 27, 08
British reaction to Russia's formal acknowledgement of Georgia breakaway regions explained in reference to fears regarding Ukraine independence.
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Aug 27, 08
Explanation of fears regarding Ukraine: i.e., its annexation of Crimea. Quote from story:
Behind all this also lies the problem of European borders. During and after
the Cold War, it was held (and still is) that borders, however unreasonable to
the inhabitants, could not be changed without agreement.
This has given governments a veto. Serbia tried to veto the break-up of
Yugoslavia. Georgia has not allowed Abkhazia and South Ossetia to secede.
Ukraine holds on to Crimea etc.
The potential for a clash between the competing interests of local people and
central governments is obvious. -
Aug 27, 08
Reactions of South Ossetians to Georgian encroachment.
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Aug 27, 08
By keeping troops in Georgia, Russia is also sending an unambiguous message to
the West: that the former Soviet republic remains part of Russia's sphere of
influence. -
Aug 27, 08
Provides background on the conflict, particularly regarding the divergent ethnicity within the region.
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Aug 27, 08
Description of South Ossetian views of Georgia and Russia & ethnic cleansing claims.
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Aug 27, 08
Summary of Background of Georgia-Russia conflict.
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Aug 29, 08
Russia increases diplomatic conflict over actions in Georgia.
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