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Abkhazia, Georgia and Russia: Future Prospects

... territories, and the restoration of Georgian sovereignty […] are the most important priorities of the country’s national security policy” (Ministry of Defense of Georgia 2012). In light of this, and due to Georgia’s increasing cooperation with NATO, Abkhazia, who sees its sovereignty threatened by Georgia, continues to turn to Russia for support. Thus, as long as the breakaway regions continue to work in Russia’s interests, it seems that the current status quo between the three states will continue. Bibliography Agenda.GE ., (2020). NDI poll: 82% of Georgians support EU, ...

24.02.2021

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5 Years After the 5-Day War, Everyone’s Learned Their Lessons

Russia and Georgia’s clash over South Ossetia happened five years ago, but today ... ... its warning from the Georgian example. The August 2008 war put an end to the idea of NATO’s eastward expansion, which has not been discussed in the West since, at... ... Russia’s most controversial postwar move was the recognition of the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. In the five years since, Russia has not convinced any major...

08.08.2013

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In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?

U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)