War in the Caucasus?

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Georgia declared itself an independent state in Apr 1991 and the political situation there and in Transcaucasia generally remains volatile. Georgian minorities, comprising 30% of the republic's population, feel threatened by growing nationalism. Other North Caucasian minorities have rallied to the support of the embattled Abkhazians in Georgia and the Russian Federation has begun to fear a Caucasian war if the conflict continues. Western countries have been leery of criticizing Georgian oppression due to friendly feelings for Eduard Shevardnadze left over from his days as Russian foreign minister.

Georgia, Georgia (Nation), Caucasus region

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Russia and the Caucasus: arc of crisis

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Issues discussed concern the Chechen war for independence, and the political, social, and economic instability in the Caucasus region since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Topics addressed include political corruption and ethnic conflict in Chechnya, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

Ethnic relations, Military aspects, Chechnya, Russia, Political corruption, National liberation movements, Government, Resistance to, Government resistance

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Changing guard at the Kremlin

Article Abstract:

The political climate in Russia following the appointment of Vadimir Putin to replace Boris Yeltsin, and Putin's performance in the period before the March 2000 election, are discussed.

Evaluation, Putin, Vladimir

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