The politics of ethnic separatism in Russia and Georgia

This book investigates the roots of ethnic separatism in the Russian Federation and post-Soviet Georgia. It considers why regional leaders in both countries chose violent or non-violent strategies to achieve their political, economic, and personal goals.

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Main Authors: George, Julie A
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Literature type: Electronic Software eBook
Language: English
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Summary: This book investigates the roots of ethnic separatism in the Russian Federation and post-Soviet Georgia. It considers why regional leaders in both countries chose violent or non-violent strategies to achieve their political, economic, and personal goals.
Item Description: Electronic book text.
Originally published in: 2010.
Carrier Form: 260 p.
ISBN: 9780230613591
9780230102323 :
0230102328 :
CLC: D751.262
Contents: Chapter 1: Ethnic Separatism in Russia and Georgia * Chapter 2: Russia Weakened, 1990-1999 Chapter 3: Georgia Fragmented, 1990-2002 * Chapter 4: Russia Resurgent, 1999-2006 * Chapter 5: The Tragedy of the Rose Revolution, Georgia 2003-2008 * Chapter 6: Ethnicity and State Building in Weak States.