| ID | 080526 |
| Title Proper | Visibly invisible |
| Other Title Information | EU engagement in conflict resolution in the South Caucasus |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | German, Tracey C |
| Publication | 2007. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This essay examines growing European Union (EU) involvement in the South Caucasus, focusing on efforts to resolve the protracted conflicts in the regions of Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Nagorno-Karabakh. To date, the EU has occupied a back seat in conflict resolution efforts, supporting organisations such as the UN and OSCE, which have taken the lead role. However, over a decade of negotiations has produced few tangible results and the EU now has the opportunity to play a much greater role. This essay argues that the EU needs to become more involved: it has a much wider range of tools at its disposal with which to influence the various situations and it is in its own interest to ensure the stability of its neighbours |
| `In' analytical Note | European Security Vol. 16, No.3-4; 2007: p357-374 |
| Journal Source | European Security Vol. 16, No.3-4; 2007: p357-374 |
| Key Words | Ronflict Resolution ; South Caucasus |