Contents
Russian version
Partners and events
CR Caucasus programme
Key texts and agreements
Maps
Acronyms
Chronology
Profiles
Further reading
Acknowledgements
Accord Georgia–Abkhazia project
Following the outbreak of war in August 1992 and the ensuing humanitarian crisis, Georgia and Abkhazia embarked upon a faltering peace process, which today remains unresolved.
A question of sovereignty: the Georgia - Abkhazia peace process (Accord issue 7, 1999) explores the background and issues at the heart of the conflict – the Abkhaz demand for sovereignty and why Georgia refuses to grant it.
The publication offers an insight into a political stalemate. It flags possible avenues out of the deadlock, including the need for political constituencies on both sides to engage more effectively with the challenge of democratization and economic cooperation.
Writers from Georgia and Abkhazia analyse the obstacles to peace and opportunities in the negotiations process. International authors examine interventions by the United Nations and the Russian Federation, along with civil society peace initiatives.
Accord issue 7 also contains key texts including agreements, statements and records of Georgian-Abkhaz meetings, profiles of the main actors involved and a chronology.
This issue of Accord is dedicated to Martin Schümer, an inspirational friend and colleague.