The new phase and possible outcomes of South Ossetian conflict

Abstract

The main purpose of this Master’s Essay is not in depth Georgian-South Ossetian conflict after Saakashvili’s coming to power. The essay will particularly focus on the analysis of the following major factors: Saakashvili’s drive to incorporate South Ossetia into Georgia and its ramifications for the regional security and Georgian-Russian relations, the Western position on Saakashvili’s policies toward South Ossetia, the role of international mediators and the possible scenarios of further development.