The Politics of Ethnic Separatism in Russia and Georgia

This book investigates the roots of ethnic separatism in the Russian Federation and post-Soviet Georgia. It considers why regional leaders in both countries chose violent or non-violent strategies to achieve their political, economic, and personal goals. This book investigates the roots of ethnic separatism in the Russian Federation and post-Soviet Georgia. It considers why regional leaders in both countries chose violent or non-violent strategies to achieve their political, economic, and personal goals Front Matter....Pages i-xii Introduction....Pages 1-11 Ethnic Separatism in Russia and Georgia....Pages 13-49 Russia Weakened, 1991–1999....Pages 51-93 Georgia Fragmented, 1990–2003....Pages 95-143 Russia Resurgent, 1999–2006....Pages 145-165 The Tragedy of the Rose Revolution....Pages 167-183 Conclusion....Pages 185-191 Back Matter....Pages 193-248