Being a true friend of Russia
Britain must avoid cosy relationships with Putin’s Kremlin and expend energy instead on fostering links with legitimate and democratic-minded individuals and organisations in Russia
- 23 August 2012
A war with no winners: a re-examination of the Russian-Georgian conflict four years on
The August War of four years ago changed international relations for good, and it's time we caught up
- 3 August 2012
Kosovo: Time for partition
The partition of Kosovo is not a perfect solution but it is a practical one that ensures safety, stability and the prospect of future cooperation
- 7 June 2012
Challenging Russia: Why the West needs to be more intelligent in its approach
Putin’s world view and methods of operating need to be challenged by those of us who believe in the power of democracy, the rule of law and freedom of the individual. But Georgia is not the place to ground that challenge.
- 30 September 2011
The Abkhazian Presidential election: an irrelevant sideshow
Abkhazia's recent election does nothing to strengthen the case for its independence. As long as Moscow continues its policy of annexing the province by stealth and sponsoring policies designed to prevent the return of ethnic Georgians, Abkhazia will remain the pariah of modern-day Europe.
- 1 September 2011
Sham elections in Abkhazia should not distract us from finding peace in the Caucasus
The Rt Hon Bruce George argues that elections due to take place in Abkhazia on August 26th will be no more than a sham and that UK policy makers must maintain their commitment to Georgia's territorial integrity.
- 18 August 2011
Britons must not forget their Georgian neighbours
Today marks the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Georgia; a date which ought to remind David Cameron of a genuine security threat ahead of his trip to Russia this autumn.
- 8 August 2011
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