Introduction to the Georgia-Abkhazia case study
Jonathan Cohen (2008)
Jonathan Cohen introduces the Georgia-Abkhazia case study by providing some historical context to the conflict and highlighting key aspects of the regime of sanctions on Abkhazia as experienced by the respective parties to the conflict. He suggests that addressing the embargoes could open up new avenues in a frozen peace process, yet highlights the difficulties rooted in a psychological legacy of alienation. Most damaging is a mentality that undermines respect and patience, seeks to impose solutions and entrenches the separation of communities.
