Towards a new conjuncture in the international scene
Towards a new conjuncture in the international scene
Author(s): Reşat ArımSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Dış Politika Enstitüsü
Summary/Abstract: In 2008 we have witnessed major happening in the World. First came the events in Georgia, then the financial crisis enveloping every region of the globe. When in August Georgia tried to establish control over parts of South Ossetia, which has been under separatist rule since early 1990's, Russian troops entered the disputed region. A Georgia- Russian War followed. Russian troops occupied many parts ofGeorgia. UN Security Council debated but could not adopt any resolution to stop the fighting. It was up to the EU Presidency held by France to act to secure a cease-fire. Washington has denounced the Russian "aggression" against a sovereign nation. NATO Foreign Ministers called on Russia to immediately take its troops out of Georgia. EU was divided between those countries who want a strong response and those who support a moderate position. Russia finally recognized the independence of Abhazia and South Ossetia.
Journal: Dış Politika
- Issue Year: 2008
- Issue No: 3-4
- Page Range: 3-6
- Page Count: 4
- Language: English