There is never a single cause for war; it is a consequence of the amalgamation of people, leaders, organizations, agencies, political bodies, coalitions, and diplomatic relations that drive the international system into conflict. Nevertheless, how does a conflict as isolated as the 2008 Georgian war with Russia reverberate through the grand globe. To inspect the global level of analysis in terms of international relations, the individual, interstate and domestic levels must be accounted for to break down the onset and aftermath of war in the territories and overall impact on world trends. The 2008 conflict between the Republic of Georgia and the Russian Federation that began on the opening day of the Beijing Olympics is an interesting case where heads of state, political organizations and dwindling diplomatic negotiations can suddenly erupt into a bloody conflict that will shake the international system.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Analysis of the Georgian- Russian Conflict in 2008
- The Individual Level of Analysis
- President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia
- Prime Minister Vladimir Putin of Russia
- The Domestic Level of Analysis
- Separatist Parties in Abkhazia and South Ossetia
- Ethnic Ties and General Interests of Sovereignty
- Russian "Peacekeeping" Forces
- Russian Military Exercises in Abkhazia and South Ossetia
- The Interstate Level of Analysis
- Diplomatic Relations between Georgia and Russia
- Russian Spies and Reconnaissance Planes
- Communication Breakdown between Georgia, Russia, and the Secessionist Governments
- Russian Military Presence in Abkhazia and South Ossetia
- The Global Level of Analysis
- Russian Relations with the West
- Ukraine's Foreign Policy
- The European Union's Lack of Support for Georgia
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This analysis aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the 2008 Georgian-Russian conflict, examining the individual, domestic, interstate, and global levels of analysis. It seeks to explore the complex interplay of factors that led to the outbreak of hostilities and assess the impact of the conflict on international relations.
- The role of individual leaders in escalating the conflict
- The influence of domestic factors, particularly ethnic tensions and separatism, on the conflict
- The breakdown of diplomatic relations between Georgia and Russia
- The impact of the conflict on global relations, particularly between Russia and the West
- The implications of the conflict for the sovereignty of former Soviet states
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The analysis begins by examining the individual level of analysis, focusing on the actions and motivations of President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin of Russia. It explores their respective roles in escalating the conflict, highlighting their ambitions and the pursuit of national interests.
The domestic level of analysis delves into the complex dynamics within Georgia, particularly the role of separatist movements in Abkhazia and South Ossetia. The analysis examines the historical roots of these movements, the influence of Russia, and the escalation of tensions that ultimately led to the conflict.
The interstate level of analysis focuses on the deteriorating diplomatic relations between Georgia and Russia. It examines the breakdown in communication, the increasing military presence of Russia in the region, and the actions taken by both sides that contributed to the escalation of the conflict.
Finally, the global level of analysis examines the broader implications of the conflict for international relations. It explores the impact on relations between Russia and the West, the implications for the sovereignty of former Soviet states, and the global response to the conflict.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The 2008 Georgian-Russian conflict, individual level of analysis, domestic level of analysis, interstate level of analysis, global level of analysis, President Mikheil Saakashvili, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, separatism, Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Russian influence, diplomatic relations, international relations, sovereignty, NATO, European Union, global response.
- Citation du texte
- Nikolas Eristavi (Auteur), 2010, Analysis of the Georgian-Russian Conflict in 2008, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/174409
