Would someone please explain to me, or at least refer me to an explanation of, (1) why South Ossetia, at least 94% of whose population seems to prefer independence from Georgia, has not attempted any formal, diplomatic secession; (2) Why Russia is interested in preventing Georgia from reacquiring control of the region; and (3) why these questions ( Read more... )

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Below is a draft proposal i wrote up to give to the owner(s) of She-Sha some time soon. Any suggestions on content, phrasing, objections, etc.? Should i make it a petition and get a bunch of people to sign it? In particular, i don't know how to write a closing statement. (It is just a 15-minute draft, remember.)

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