New publication on Georgia-Abkhazia

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New publication on Georgia-Abkhazia



A Question of Sovereignity: The Georgia-Abkhazia Peace Process 
Accord issue 7, October 1999
Editor Jonathan Cohen

Between the outbreak of war in August 1992 and the end of 1993 half
the population of Abkhazia was displaced creating a humanitarian
crisis in both Georgia and the disputed territory of Abkhazia.
Abkhazia and Georgia have since embarked upon a faltering peace
process which is the focus of this issue of Accord. 
 
In exploring the background and issues at the heart of the conflict -
the Abkhaz demand for sovereignty and why Georgia refuses to grant it
- Accord 7 provides  a unique  insight into a political stalemate and
points towards  possible  avenues  out of the deadlock. Writers from
both Georgia and Abkhazia analyse the obstacles and the opportunities
of the negotiations process. International authors look critically at
interventions from the United Nations and the Russian Federation and
at civic peace initiatives. 

This issue of Accord illustrates the challenges faced by divided
communities in the search for peace when parties are unable to move
beyond grievance and insecurity.

Contents  include:
Key texts
The roots of the conflict by Bruno Coppieters
Georgian perspectives by Ghia Nodia
The Abkhaz perspective by Liana Kvarchelia
The role of the UN by Neil MacFarlane
Russia's role by Dmitri Danilov
Civic initiatives by Susan Allen Nan
Displacement and return by Greg Hansen
Chronology, profiles of the key actors and suggestions for further
reading

To order contact Conciliation Resources 
Telephone +44 (0) 207 - 359 7728
Fax   +44 (0) 207 - 359 4081
E-mail [email protected]
Cost =A315.00/ $25.00 (including postage and packing). 

A Russian language edition of this publication will be available
shortly. 
To receive a copy please contact Conciliation Resources.

Accord: An International Review of Peace Initiatives is published by
Conciliation Resources. Each issue provides accessible analysis and
comparative examples from a specific peace process. The series forms a
valuable resource for anyone seeking to transform armed conflict into
a just and lasting peace.  
Annual subscription  =A330.00 / $55.00.(3 issues). 
Available from  [email protected] or use the order form on the
Conciliation Resources website at www.c-r.org/accord/

Conciliation Resources (CR) was established in 1994 to provide an
international service to  local organizations pursuing peacebuilding
or conflict transformation initiatives. CR's principal objective is to
support activities of people and groups working at community and
national levels in preventing or transforming violent conflicts into
opportunities for social, political and economic development based on
more just relationships. 

Jonathan Cohen
Conciliation Resources
PO Box 21067
London N1 1ZJ
UK
tel: 44-171-359-7728
fax: 44-171-359-4081
Wbsite: http://www.c-r.org
email: [email protected]

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