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08.15.2008 2:40 pm

Russia and Georgia: Post-conflict consequences

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Map of military conflict between Russia and GeorgiaWith a cease-fire deal between Russia and Georgia progressing, here’s a look at some reactions to the strategic and geopolitical consequences that could come as a result of this conflict.

The Wall Street Journal’s Garry Kasparov wrote today that the West’s appeasement…

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08.12.2008 11:42 am

Russia’s victory in Georgia all but complete

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

A Georgian surveys the damage after a Russian airstrikeHowever it may dismay Americans to watch Russian tanks rolling over a tiny, democratic U.S. ally, you have to hand it to Putin — the invasion of Georgia was nothing short of brilliant.

The groundwork for this invasion was meticulously laid…

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08.11.2008 1:22 pm

Why the Russia-Georgia conflict matters

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

A Russian convoy crosses the mountains into GeorgiaIt was a case of ironic timing that seemed almost surreal: On the very same day that the awe-inspiring opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic games was supposed to announce in spectacular fashion the start of an athletic competition symbolizing…

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