Peacekeeping in the Caucuses

Paper Summary:

This paper address peacekeeping in the Caucasus. It examines the historical background of the situation in the Caucasus and the geopoloitical situation there. The paper then examines several peacekeeping operations that were or still are in place in the region and looks at the pragmatism or idealist nature of these operations. Finally, the paper discusses the effects of the peacekeeping missions as well as the eventual developments for the future of the area.

Table of Contents:
Historical Background
The Geopolitics of the Region
Peacekeeping
Conclusion

From the Paper:

The role of peace keeping is essential and can be seen as a milestone in the current era of conflicts and wars. The United Nations, along with its specialized organizations play a vital role in offering the strategic and technical support for peacekeeping operations to take place. However, there are certain analyses to be made in order to ensure that all factors are taken into account. In the cases of Georgia and Nagorno-Karabakh these factors include the historical background, the geopolitical discussions, as well as the traditional actors which are involved in the mediation processes. At the same time though in order to consider all the elements involved, one can visibly see that there is a certain discussion over the role Russia plays and will continue to play in the region. Finally, in order for the peacekeeping operations to be effective, both the UN and the OSCE must include the regional and national elements as well."

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