Georgia : pawn in the new great game / Per Gahrton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gahrton, Per.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

South Ossetia War, 2008.

Georgia (Republic)--Strategic aspects.

Georgia (Republic).

Georgia (Republic)--Foreign relations--1991-.

Georgia (Republic)--Politics and government--1991-.

Georgia (Republic)--History--Rose Revolution, 2003.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (272 p.)

Place of Publication:

London : Pluto Press, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The 2008 Ossetia War underlined the fact that Georgia is caught in a political struggle between East and West. Per Gahrton analyses American and Russian policy towards the country and provides a firsthand account of the Rose Revolution of 2003, its origin and aftermath.The book traces the increasing US involvement in Georgia and the Russian reaction of anger, sanctions and, eventually, invasion. Gahrton's analysis is based on interviews with key politicians and his experience as the rapporteur of the European Parliament on South Caucasus. At centre stage is the growing opposition against authoritarian aspects of President Mikheil Saakashvili's regime and the mysterious death of Prime Minister Zhvania in 2005. The book also asks if the Rose Revolution was a conspiracy or a genuine popular uprising. This truly authoritative account of Georgia is a must for students studying international relations in the aftermath of The Cold War.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781849644440

1849644446

OCLC:

773257579