The end of the post-Cold War era: U.S. sets bear trap in the Caucasus

The end of the post-Cold War era: U.S. sets bear trap in the Caucasus

By M K Bhadrakumar

Aug 13, 2008

The crisis in the Southern Caucasus has been slowly building since Kosovo, the breakaway province of Serbia, declared independence in February. By August, 45 countries have been persuaded by the United States to accord recognition to Kosovo, including major European powers France, Germany and Britain. Russia was expected to retaliate by fostering secessionism in Georgia and Moldova, but, contrary to expectations, Russia adopted a shrewd policy of garnering worldwide opinion against political separatism.

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