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Introduces the geographical, historical and ethno-linguistic framework of the Caucasus, focusing on the Russian incorporation of the region, the root most conflicts; analyses individual conflicts, from their origins to the attempts at resolving them; analyses the role of the three regional powers (Turkey, Iran and Russia); and sets out a synthesis of the Caucasian conflicts and a conclusion on the place of the Caucasus in world affairs.

Caucasus --- Russia --- History --- Ethnic relations --- Politics and government --- RussiaHistory --- Caucasia --- Caucasus Mountains --- Caucasus Region --- Kavkaz --- History. --- Ethnic relations. --- Politics and government. --- Caucasus - History --- Caucasus - Ethnic relations --- Caucasus - Politics and government --- Russia - History

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Ethnic conflict has been the driving force of wars all over the world, yet it remains an enigma. What is it about ethnicity that breaks countries apart and drives people to acts of savage violence against their lifelong neighbors?Stuart Kaufman rejects the notion of permanent "ancient hatreds" as the answer. Dissatisfied as well with a purely rationalist explanation, he finds the roots of ethnic violence in myths and symbols, the stories ethnic groups tell about who they are. Ethnic wars, Kaufman argues, result from the politics of these myths and symbols-appeals to flags and faded glories that aim to stir emotions rather than to address interests. Popular hostility based on these myths impels groups to follow extremist leaders invoking such emotion-laden ethnic symbols. If ethnic domination becomes their goal, ethnic war is the likely result.Kaufman examines contemporary ethnic wars in the Caucasus and southeastern Europe. Drawing on information from a variety of sources, including visits to the regions and dozens of personal interviews, he demonstrates that diplomacy and economic incentives are not enough to prevent or end ethnic wars. The key to real conflict resolution is peacebuilding-the often-overlooked effort by nongovernmental organizations to change hostile attitudes at both the elite and the grassroots levels.

Atrocities --- Atrocités --- Europe, Eastern --- Caucasus --- Europe de l'Est --- Caucase --- Ethnic relations --- Political aspects --- Politics and government --- Relations interethniques --- Aspect politique --- Politique et gouvernement --- Political aspects. --- Politics and government. --- Atrocités --- Military atrocities --- Caucasia --- Caucasus Mountains --- Caucasus Region --- Kavkaz --- East Europe --- Eastern Europe --- Cruelty --- War crimes --- Atrocities - Europe, Eastern --- Europe, Eastern - Ethnic relations - Political aspects --- Europe, Eastern - Politics and government - 1989 --- -Caucasus - Ethnic relations - Political aspects --- Caucasus - Politics and government

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State building processes in the Caucasus are influenced by the culture of the Caucasus, and previous experiences with state building after World War I. The conflicts which erupted at the time have influenced territorial claims. The role of foreign powers as Russia, the United States, Turkey, Germany is considerable in the region. Divide and rule policy of Joseph Stalin is another factor which describes existing animosities between peoples in the Caucasus. Since 1989 a transition process, or state building process, has started in the North and the South Caucasus. This book gives an in-depth analysis of the backgrounds of the conflicts, including activities by IGO's and NGOs, and the developments in international law with regard to state building practice.

Nation-building --- Ethnic conflict --- Social conflict --- Political violence --- Conflict management --- History --- Caucasus --- Ethnic relations --- Politics and government --- Reconstruction d'une nation --- Conflits ethniques --- Lutte des classes --- Violence politique --- Gestion des conflits --- History. --- Histoire --- Caucase --- Ethnic relations. --- Politics and government. --- Relations interethniques --- Politique et gouvernement --- CONFLICT RESOLUTION -- 327.5 --- Conflict control --- Conflict resolution --- Dispute settlement --- Management of conflict --- Managing conflict --- Management --- Negotiation --- Problem solving --- Crisis management --- Violence --- Political crimes and offenses --- Terrorism --- Class conflict --- Class struggle --- Conflict, Social --- Social tensions --- Interpersonal conflict --- Social psychology --- Sociology --- Conflict, Ethnic --- Ethnic violence --- Inter-ethnic conflict --- Interethnic conflict --- Stabilization and reconstruction (International relations) --- State-building --- Political development --- Caucasia --- Caucasus Mountains --- Caucasus Region --- Kavkaz --- Nation-building - Caucasus - History --- Ethnic conflict - Caucasus - History --- Social conflict - Caucasus - History --- Political violence - Caucasus - History --- Conflict management - Caucasus - History --- Caucasus - History --- Caucasus - Ethnic relations --- Caucasus - Politics and government