Abkhazia and South Ossetia: Time to Talk Trade

Informal trade is increasing between Georgia and the breakaway territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, and between Abkhazia and countries outside the region. Trade alone cannot transform the parties’ core political differences. But talks among them on mutually beneficial commerce could open lines of communication long cemented shut.

ICG: Publications: Reports and Briefings https://www.crisisgroup.org/latest-updates/reports-and-briefings

ESO: Key source: Conflict history: Georgia - South Ossetia - Abkhazia http://www.europeansources.info/record/website-georgia-2/

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