The Conflict in Abkhazia: A Georgian Perspective

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Abstract:

The conflict in Abkhazia ended tragically in the autumn of 1993. Some viewed the conflict as an ethnic clash between Abkhazians and Georgians, but it was much more complex than that. There were many nationality groups involved, including ethnic Abkhazians, Georgians, Russians, the Confederation of North Caucasian Mountain Peoples, Armenians, and Turks. Dr. Gachechiladze provided the following background on the positions of these groups.

Author(s):
Gachechiladze, Zaza
Author Organization(s):
NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV WASHINGTON DC INST FOR NATIONAL STRATEGIC STUDIES
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA394670
Pagination:
0006

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
21
Monitor Series:
NDU
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*GEORGIA(REPUBLIC), *SECTARIAN VIOLENCE, POPULATION, RUSSIA, ETHNIC GROUPS, INSURGENCY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science, Unconventional Warfare
Keyword(s):
ABKHAZIA
Report Date:
1995 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2001 Oct 17