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THE LOGIC OF ARMED CONFLICTS IN THE SOUTH CAUCASUS

SHEVCHUK, Z.

First published: 2014https://doi.org/10.5593/SGEMSOCIAL2014/B21/S4.057View metrics

Abstract

This study presents an analytical framework for understanding the conflict in one of the most dangerous regions of the world – the South Caucasus. This article follows the logic of qualitative research to “scale down” and trace the bellicose aspects of armed conflict. The overall objective of this research is to identify the necessary and sufficient conditions for the transformation of conflicts into armed conflicts in Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Nagorno-Karabakh. I argue that armed conflict in the South Caucasus is the outcome of a decision made by political leaders in order to impose, institutionalize, and legitimize their rule over a territory. The research focuses on an assessment of the extent to which ethnicity is merely a convenient common dominator to mobilize ethnic groups in the struggle over resources, land, or power.

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Title
THE LOGIC OF ARMED CONFLICTS IN THE SOUTH CAUCASUS
Authors
SHEVCHUK, Z.
Proceedings
International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference on Social Sciences and Arts SGEM2014, Book 2
Publisher
STEF92 Technology
Year
2014
Pages
Not available yet
SWS Citekey
SHEVCHUK2014
ISSN
2367-5659
ISBN
978-619-7105-25-4
Language
en
Publication type
Conference Paper
Proceedings contents
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