Georgia after the August war: Implications for EU engagement

The paper analyses the implications of the August 2008 war for Georgia. It focues on the human costs, security, the domestic political fall-out, and the economic consequences. It then considers the impact on the conflict regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. It recommends some ways in which the EU can effectively engage. The final section reflects on achievements and challenges of aid to the breakaway regions prior to the conflict, and points to future possibilities.