Conflict Resolution after the Georgia-Russia War of 2008

2011 ◽  
pp. 89-104
Author(s):  
B. Coppiters
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Regional Integration ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
South Ossetia ◽  
Legal Arguments

The paper shows that there is a similarity on the level of principles between the Georgian strategy of engagement and the Taiwan model insofar as the expressed readiness to interact and cooperate independently from the setbacks concerning the question of status. But, contrary the Taiwan model, the Georgian strategy includes no concrete view how and to which extent the authorities controlling the breakaway territories should be engaged, and particularly how to have a positive impact on their relations with the outside world. The paper further demonstrates that the Russian authorities have made largely use of the moral and legal arguments to be found in the recognition of Kosovo when they decided to recognize Abkhazia and South Ossetia in August 2008. They have also increased their political oversight over these two entities and integrated them even more closely into their own economic and military space. There are thus close parallels to be made with the Kosovo model, but Russia is unable to exert a conflict resolution policy towards Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Georgia that is based on regional integration prospects.

Conflict resolution after the 2008 Georgia–Russia War: the Taiwan and Kosovo models as tools for mobilization and comparison

2012 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 677-701 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Coppieters
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Regional Integration ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Conflict Transformation ◽  
The Other ◽  
South Ossetia ◽  
The Balkans ◽  
Legal Arguments

The Taiwan model of conflict transformation and the Kosovo model of conflict settlement have specific features, and are useful for analyzing the Georgian and Russian policies toward Abkhazia and South Ossetia. There is a similarity between the Georgian strategy of engagement and the Taiwan model, with its declared readiness to interact with the other party regardless of any setbacks arising over the issue of status. Unlike the Taiwan model, however, the Georgian strategy includes no concrete view on how to involve the authorities controlling the breakaway territories or, in particular, how to have a positive impact on their relations with the outside world. A comparison between the Kosovo model and Russian policies toward these two entities demonstrates that, in deciding to recognize Abkhazia and South Ossetia, Moscow largely drew on the moral and legal arguments put forward for the recognition of Kosovo. Russia has established political oversight over these entities, to a certain extent mirroring the Western policy of supervised independence for Kosovo. But Russia is still unable to adopt a conflict resolution policy toward Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Georgia that is based on regional integration prospects, in contrast to Western policies toward the Balkans.

scholarly journals The Role of Online Social Media to Support Seaweed Farmers in Indonesia: A Conflict Resolution Strategy

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 1119-1128
Author(s):  
Dwia Aries Tina Pulubuhu ◽  
Sutinah Sutinah ◽  
Seniwati Seniwati ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Online Media ◽  
Online Social Media ◽  
Conflict Resolution Strategy ◽  
Seaweed Production ◽  
Resolution Strategy

The current study aims to introduce online social media to support seaweed farmers and as a conflict resolution strategy. Seaweed farmers have the power to develop seaweed because the product has a positive impact on the socioeconomic. This study observes the roles of online media in supporting seaweed production. This research found that an increase in seaweed production can improve the economic conditions of the community. The weaknesses of seaweed farmers are their low capital, low skills, low level of education, and low support for infrastructure. One skill required is the mastery of technology, especially online media. Online media are one of the vital tools that can help seaweed business processes. Therefore, seaweed farmers should know how to use online social media. The potential cultivation of seaweed is very much enhanced by a pattern of cooperation between seaweed farmers, other farmers, and other collaborations. The threats faced by the research area include the diminishing desire of the younger generation to cultivate seaweed, the very low skill related to using online social media, and extreme weather as an annual problem. We find that the role of online media is crucial to minimizing the risk factors for conflict.

Ethnic Conflicts and Peacebuilding in Georgia

2022 ◽  
pp. 91-106
Author(s):  
Sophio Midelashvili ◽  
Jemal Gakhokidze
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
International Law ◽  
International Community ◽  
Ethnic Cleansing ◽  
Ethnic Conflicts ◽  
National Interests ◽  
Territorial Integrity ◽  
South Ossetia ◽  
Independent States

The chapter deals with the problem of territorial integrity of Georgia, particularly two adjusted regions, Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Today, 20% of Georgian territory is occupied. After the Russian-Georgian War in 2008, things changed radically to the detriment of Georgia's national interests, in particular, the occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia by Russia, their recognition as independent states, and ethnic cleansing of Georgians by disregarding the fundamental principles of international law. All these are known to the international community, and it became visible to the whole world. The issues are in the field of permanent national interests of Georgia. Under such situation, it became necessary to search for new ways of conflict resolution based only upon real politics.

Agri-food competitiveness in South East Europe

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 326-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bojan Matkovski ◽  
Branimir Kalaš ◽  
Stanislav Zekić ◽  
Marija Jeremić
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Advantage ◽  
Regional Integration ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
East European ◽  
South East Europe ◽  
Comparative Advantages

The purpose of this article is to determine the level of competitiveness of agri-food products in South East European (SEE) countries within the processes of European Union (EU) and regional integration as well as to find the factors that determine agri-food competitiveness. This article uses the revealed comparative advantages (RCAs) index to find the level of comparative advantage of agri-food products. Additionally, a model for identifying the determinants of the SEE agri-food comparative advantage was constructed and estimated. The results show that all SEE countries (except for Albania) have comparative advantages in the agri-food sector as part of the global market. Also, the estimation of the model shows that partial productivities in agriculture have a positive impact on comparative advantage while gross domestic product (GDP) per capita has a negative impact. This article makes a useful review of competitiveness of agri-food sector in SEE countries and determines which factors are significant for an RCA index. This is essential for policymakers to identify what determinants improve or degrade competitiveness of the agri-food sector in SEE countries.

The Peace Process and Transition to Democratic Rule in the Republic of Georgia

1997 ◽  
Vol 552 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
IVANE MATCHAVARIANI
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Skill Training ◽  
Peace Process ◽  
Transition To Democracy ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Republic Of Georgia ◽  
Conflict Situations ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Conflict Intervention

In this article, the author discusses the importance of developing cooperative conflict resolution skills and forums to facilitate the transition to democracy and the peace process in the Republic of Georgia. Third-party conflict intervention and resolution can help bridge the divisions in society and create viable options for peaceful change. The author focuses on building an indigenous capacity to resolve conflict in Georgia through the establishment of Partners-Georgia, a national center for conflict resolution. He further discusses the positive impact of cooperative skill training and intervention in conflict situations.

scholarly journals Making Regional Economic Integration Work (The Quaid-i-Azam Memorial Lecture)

2004 ◽  
Vol 43 (4I) ◽  
pp. 335-352
Author(s):  
Agustín Carstens
Keyword(s):  
Regional Integration ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Central Element ◽  
Memorial Lecture ◽  
Rules Of Origin ◽  
Multilateral Trade ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Basic Facts ◽  
The Impact

The world has been witnessing a wave of regionalism in recent years. Preferential trade arrangements (PTAs) have been a central element of most regional agreements. This paper looks at the growing international experience with PTAs. It first provides some basic facts on the extent of regionalism and discusses the motives for entering into regional arrangements. This is followed by an analysis of the impact of PTAs on trade, growth, and welfare, based on traditional and new trade theories. Although the paper finds that empirical studies seem to conclude that in practice PTAs are not harmful or necessarily very beneficial, the main conclusion of the paper is that regional integration can work if done right, and can be pursued in parallel with, or as a stepping-stone towards, multilateral trade liberalisation. The paper provides four major recommendations to ensure that PTAs have a positive impact on member (and nonmember) countries. These include: (i) a large and diverse membership; (ii) continued reduction in external tariffs; (iii) comprehensive product coverage, with simple and transparent rules of origin; and (iv) effective implementation.

scholarly journals FRANCO-GERMAN AND INDIA-PAKISTAN RECONCILIATION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mansoor Mirza ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Regional Integration ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Popular Media ◽  
The Political ◽  
Territorial Disputes ◽  
Religious Leadership ◽  
Internal And External Factors ◽  
Peace And Reconciliation ◽  
Reconciliation Process

Purpose - The study has been conducted to examine the process of reconciliation and conflict resolution between neighboring states with deep-seated antagonism and to learn why in some cases enmity transformed into amity whereas in others efforts of conflict resolution and reconciliation suffered failure. Design/Methodology/Sample - In this study the authors have conducted a comparative analyze the reconciliation and conflict resolution between hereditary enemy states like France-Germany and India-Pakistan. The authors have also examined the internal and external factors driving or hindering the reconciliation process or responsible for their success or failure. Findings - The study reviled a different result in both cases, where reconciliation between France and Germany was successfully materialized with regional integration and resolution of territorial disputes but the India Pakistan case suffered dead-log. The study highlighted the importance of international actors along with the political leadership in conflict resolution. It also emphasized on the involvement of religious leadership, civil societies and popular media to pursue reconciliation. Research Limitations/Implications - The authors concluded that the establishment of peace and reconciliation is inevitable without the contribution of religious leadership in cases where antagonism is fueled by religious sentiments. Deep-seated inter-state antagonism can only be eliminated by altering the mindset of the greater public.

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