Living with the Russian bear

Editorial as the Russia-Georgia military conflict, August 2008, drew to an end looks at the lessons to be learned for the West. Its says that the EU and the US must use all their limited leverage in their relations with the Russians in the future.

See related urls for the full background and details of the dispute.

ESO: Background information: Moscow and Tbilisi agree outline for peace plan http://www.europeansources.info/record/moscow-and-tbilisi-agree-outline-for-peace-plan/

ESO: Background information: Conflict history: Georgia http://www.europeansources.info/record/website-georgia-2/

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