Comments on: Breakaway Abkhazia deserts Georgia phone code http://genevalunch.com/blog/2009/11/18/breakaway-abkhazia-deserts-georgia-phone-code/ Community Newspaper Online Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:18:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bruce Talley http://genevalunch.com/blog/2009/11/18/breakaway-abkhazia-deserts-georgia-phone-code/#comment-52860 Bruce Talley Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:00:52 +0000 http://genevalunch.com/?p=31777#comment-52860 Good article. One of the unreported stories is how Georgia's money and influence is isolating Abkhazia. This has the effect of pushing the country closer to Russia. it is clear to an observer on the ground (I write a blog from Abkhazia and Russia) that neither Russia nor Abkhazia wants Russia to be seen as dominating the country, but with no country code, no possibility of film licenses and no international recognition, Abkhazia must rely on Russia. This extends to military protection because of Georgia's President's desire for reintegration. I hope to hear more from you on this and would be glad to start a dialogue. There is little said to counter the false media narrative Georgia has constructed. Regards, Bruce Talley Good article. One of the unreported stories is how Georgia’s money and influence is isolating Abkhazia. This has the effect of pushing the country closer to Russia. it is clear to an observer on the ground (I write a blog from Abkhazia and Russia) that neither Russia nor Abkhazia wants Russia to be seen as dominating the country, but with no country code, no possibility of film licenses and no international recognition, Abkhazia must rely on Russia. This extends to military protection because of Georgia’s President’s desire for reintegration. I hope to hear more from you on this and would be glad to start a dialogue. There is little said to counter the false media narrative Georgia has constructed.

Regards,

Bruce Talley

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