Topic: Situation in Georgia
Country: Georgia
Delegate Name: Emily Keefer
School: Forest Hills Central High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Georgia position papers GLIMUN 2008 committees
The Georgian situation, although dormant until August of 2008, has been a conflict dealing within the government and political spectrum of all Georgian citizens. There is no denying an ongoing situation regarding the neighboring territories of Georgia, but the question remains with the Russian Federations involvement. The Russian Federation has undoubtedly continued to supply separatists within South Ossetia and Abkhazian, directly putting Georgian citizens within the middle of a drastic conflict. The Federation of Russia has continually disregarded the wants and needs of the helpless citizens, and blatantly ignored the policies of the Georgian government. The Federation of Russia’s claims regarding that they desire peace for the region are completely unfounded, based on the violent attacks within military targets inside Georgia only a day after they claimed a need “to avert massive bloodshed and new victims.” One attack neared the oil pipelines supplying oil to the west, proving the presidents claims that Russia was acting in the manner of “a full-scale military invasion” toward Georgia.
The involvement of Russia has greatly impacted the situation, and made the conflict between Georgia and its neighboring regions to be a longer and more strenuous for both governments. It seems as if The Federation of Russia should focus their own attentions inward, especially amidst the accusations of genocide within Russia’s borders. Despite Russia’s claims, the territory of South Ossetia remains just that, a territory of Georgia. Russia’s policies have recently dictated that they possess clout within these regions, and without a just reason, have invaded these lands and continued to cloud Georgia’s military affairs. Including the fact Russia deliberately violated the treaty of the withstanding ceasefire; it seems evident that Russia should have little involvement within Georgia’s borders.
Georgia would like to see the complete withdrawal of Russian troops inside Georgia’s borders, and the removal of peacekeeping troops around the border of South Ossetia. Russia’s involvement within “declaring the sovereignty” of the regions as independent states should end immediately, as well as Russia’s partnership with separatists within South Ossetia and Abkhazian. Relations within the European Union and NATO must be met and continued to address the sovereignty of the regions, and to incorporate Georgia into the NATO agreement. Hopefully these agreements can be met, and for the safety and well-being of the innocent civilians, Russsia will adhere to such conditions. Georgia greatly anticipates the constructive dialogue sure to follow, and looks forward to the discussion and resolving of these pressing issues.
