Publication

7 Jun 2007

This report discusses Georgia's moves toward solving the Georgian-Ossetian conflict, highlighting possible unwanted implications and the role of Russia. The paper comments on South Ossetia's competing governments and their respective sources of support and outlines why the negotiations between Georgia and South Ossetia stalled. Subsequently, the paper points to security issues related to threats, peacekeeping and law enforcement and introduces the various sides' initiatives for economic rehabilitation. The paper argues that Georgia shall engage more substantially with the South Ossetian leadership and be watchful of a possible rise in tensions.

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Author International Crisis Group
Series Crisis Group Europe Reports
Issue 183
Publisher International Crisis Group (ICG)
Copyright © 2007 International Crisis Group (Crisis Group)
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