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    Abkhazia, from conflict to statehood, by George Hewitt

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    A bitter post-Soviet war in 1992-93 saw the Black Sea territory of Abkhazia resist invasion from Georgia and establish an independent statehood. But amid non-recognition from all but a handful of countries, and persistent hostility from Georgia, the young republic has faced many challenges in the subsequent two decades. The leading scholar of Abkhazia and advocate of its case, George Hewitt, presents an overview of these twenty years and outlines a scenario for the future.

    The small republic of Abkhazia that abuts the north-eastern coast of the Black Sea was forged out of the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1990-91 and war with its neighbour Georgia in 1992-93. That war had started on 14 August 1992 when rag-tag if brutal militias, nominally under the control of Georgia's president Eduard Shevardnadze, crossed the River Ingur, which since the end of the 17th century had formed the border between Abkhazi

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    This kunnig panel will explore the multifaceted dimensions of Black Sea säkerhet, focusing on its pivotal role in global stability. Discussions will address defense and military challenges, Russia’s aggression and its impact on regional stability, and the implications of the militarization of the Black Sea. Panelists will also examine the strategic importance of regional partnerships, NATO’s eastern flank, and countering hybrid threats such as cyberattacks, disinformation, and economic coercion.

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