Shifting Geopolitics in the Caucasus

Stratfor Eurasia Analyst Eugene Chausovsky discusses how Georgia's evolving ties with Russia could unbalance the region.

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[sumnickd]

Hey everyone my name is Nick and I'm a political science major at Widener University. I began writing a paper for my comparative politics class on Georgia after I met a friend's family who is originally from Georgia. I find the Caucuses extremely interesting and I'd like to know where I can find more media outlets that report on current events there, feel free to reply any time!

[inter]

What is the reason for your interest in my nationality ( if I may ask you of course)

[meee]

yes i apologize, it is called comparative advantage, i have not taken a econ class since high school. i do understand with the current inflation and russia's regulations on imports it is doing all it practically can to increase its wealth. like where it exports products to the US, but refuses many of US products. but with both sides importing and exporting, according to the comparative advantage both sides should benefit. if not perhaps you could explain it otherwise?

[CrackingTechHD]

They are not turkic, they are just speak the same language.

[meee]

well see in communist russia trade was different, it was planned and executed, by the kremlin, in capitalist russia and georgia trading is voluntary. therefore the two nations would not be trading if they both were not better off. this is due to the principle of specialization according to economics. and trade is a neccesity.

[inter]

just wait and see whether it's coming or not

[Hollandia]

Well, it was just my... wishful thinkin'! (Not yours? :DD)
PS You name sounds not Turkish, but rather Azeri. Are u all the way from Iran, if I may ask so?

[deleteduser]

America is not our boss america is more like our strong friend eho is helping us to protect our selves

[Hollandia]

Well, if a massive sun explosion totally destroys our Earth there's no need for any1 to undertake anything else. Agree? (We will, of course, go to hell, while you - to paradise...)

[inter]

I live in Turkey, and my name is quite Turkish. if you'r not a Turk, then you probably don't know how turkish names are.

[deleteduser]

Bidzina ivanishvili is Georgian 100% Even he is from small village that's means there is no way he is from turkey or azerbaijan

[Hollandia]

I see... What was the reason for your non-chechen youtube name (if I may ask you so, of course!) ?

[Dubickimus]

why is it a convention among geopolitical analysts to refer to a country by the name of its capital city?

[giogvarianashvili]

Oh and Armenia is siding with Russia against Georgia!!! 

[tbilisicentralv]

atually it is called comparative advantage, specialization is what we had during USSR....specialization was reached after decaliters of blood and tears, that eventually transformed into advantage under free market. but i think u missed the point of my previous comment. "free trade" is a politial tool for Russia, a leverage. plz research more about how Russian foreign policy is tied with its import quotas and "sanitary sanctions". then we'll talk about whos better off. cheers

[zagros]

I see what you mean. But what it has to do with me or my comment? I'm not Turk nor Azeri.

[Misserbi]

I see the stability in the region added with Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, and Turkey, size-wise, but I fail to see how internal disillusionment can be bypassed by taking apart seized territories and hiding their history from the world? An individual requires self interest, a country, and acknowledgement to even exist? Does the Northern Caucasus need to stay this way until Russia collapses? Why are Iranians being observed before legitimate inhabitants? Are Iranians claiming both a country and colony? I see Ossetia as a colony of Iran and the broken republics as a way to control the people? If you desire an official language you need to identify who are minorities, who are transplants, and who are legitimate settlers.

[SyndicateBrink]

Then Russia "liberated" Abkhazia and South Ossetia

[zagros]

First of all those numbers are completely wrong and exaggerated like the same as done by Greeks in perso-greeks wars. 2nd: Persians were victorious in that war anyway. You see, you know Hafiz. That just proves how Persian culture and literature has a wide influence! I didn't know about that battle and I had to call my father who is an archaeologist! 3th: I don't understand the relation between hafiz and your saying! I love Hafez but I'm a Ferdowsi fan.

[Hollandia]

We dun know them as the solders - rather like some fanatics who attack from behind. If you speak about technology, then, , , (???)