Russia's War with Georgia: Causes and Consequences

The Russia-Georgia war of August 2008 has had important implications for regional security, EU-Russian relations, and strategic interactions between Russia and the United States. Georgetown professors Charles King and Charles Kupchan will address a range of issues from the interpretation of the war itself to the broader impact on Euro-Atlantic institutions and interests. While the 'rise of Russia' has been an important theme in recent policy debates, the Russia-Georgia war raises deeper questions about the future of U.S. engagement in Eurasia, differences within the NATO alliance, and Russia's emerging strategy across the post-Soviet space.