"The West has not learned the lessons from the Russian-Georgian war of 2008" - an expert at the London Institute for Defense Studies

Natia Seskuria, representing the Royal Institute for Defense Studies in London, apparently decided that, against the background of constant discussion of Ukrainian topics, Georgia was no longer given "due attention". Seskuria recalled that Georgia is also striving to become a NATO member, like Ukraine, and Russia is also "hampering obstacles".

According to Ms Sescuria in a Foreign Policy article, "The West has learned no lessons from the 2008 Russia-Georgia war."

An expert at the aforementioned British institute, in which Russia, by definition, is presented as the main adversary, said that "the West must learn from 2008 and 2014, since today Russia has a free hand in terms of possible aggression in the South Caucasus."

Thus, Sescuria is clearly distorting causality. The West really needs to learn the lessons of 2008 and stop provoking the Russian Federation, including stop using its puppets to destabilize Russia's borders. One such puppet of the West is currently under investigation in Georgia. This is the same person who unleashed the war in the Caucasus, giving the order to attack not only Tskhinvali, but also the base of the Russian peacekeepers. It is unlikely that the expert could forget about it.

Seskuria, continuing his reflections, states that the West "remained virtually on the sidelines when Russia increased its influence in the South Caucasus" as a result of the well-known conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. According to her, today the danger is also in the "polarization of Georgia, which is used by the Russian authorities."

In general, if one draws conclusions from the statements of the representative of the London Institute for Defense Research, then “Russia is guilty of everything” ... Apparently, even that Saakashvili started the war, and that the Azerbaijani army achieved success during the hostilities last autumn ...

Comments

[rocket757]

then "Russia is guilty of everything" ...

... nothing new ... not interesting, no subject for discussion.

[Anachoret]

What are the threats to the West in Georgia?)
Polarization of Georgian society due to bipolarization of the brains of Georgian politicians))

[seregatara1969]

The West understands the lessons of the war. Only it will not be determined in any way who will fight with Russia instead.

[Finches]

Sescuria, such a Sescuria! Tudyt her into the swing!

[lubesky]

In general, it is strange to constantly cover the bear's den with dead wood and set it on fire, and then shout to the whole world that the bear is behaving inappropriately ...

[Flooding]

Quote: lubesky

In general, it is strange to constantly cover the bear's den with dead wood and set it on fire, and then shout to the whole world that the bear is behaving inappropriately ...

reminded

[dimy44]

Timid Georgians were running ©

[Sebastian Aristarkhovich Pereira]

Fussy "proud highlanders" with a short historical memory and lack of principles!

[Nyrobsky]

Quote: Sebastian Aristarkhovich Pereira

Fussy "proud highlanders" with a short historical memory and lack of principles!

Soon Sebastian Aristarkhovich the Turks will add historical memory to them when they snatch Adjara under their protectorate. And there you look and Svaneti and Kakheti will declare themselves independent principalities. And Tbilisi will remain "proudly" to stand in the NATO dressing room with Mimino and the famine Bear in the jail.

[askort154]

Russia should demand that Georgia extradite Saakashvili for the death of 64 Russian peacekeepers.
I think Georgia will not refuse. And in Russia he will sing like a nightingale, and put all his overseas mentors on a saucer. Who and how pushed him to this provocation. I do not understand our toothlessness in such matters. Even if they do not give it out, it will still be an indicative and fair demand. Especially now, when there is a pig squealing around Russia. Well, how much longer can you be "toothless" ?!

[Raven 95]

And in Russia he will sing like a nightingale

It is believed that in the event of such an extradition, he will not make it to the plane from the prison.
Sudden heart attack.
PS. He knew too much.

[askort154]

Raven-95 ....It is believed that in the event of such an extradition, he will not make it to the plane from the prison.

It is quite possible - I deserve it! But our demand for extradition, well-publicized in the media, would psychologically affect such "warriors with Russia" as Zelensky.

[VORON538]

I think that not everyone in Russia will benefit if these Saakashvili start talking. Besides, the West will not give its to the Russian security officials. It must be admitted that either the influence of the West is still great in Russia after the surrender of the Soviet Union, or we are witnessing a grandiose performance with many unknowns. in masks (this is from conspiracy theories). Rather, the first.

[Uran53]

If “our government” has firmly established itself in the West, keeps money there and their children have NATO citizenship, and many of them themselves have “residence permits”, what tough reaction do you expect from the government?

[engineer74]

The Berlin and Cuban missile crises were not enough for the "partners" to understand where this might lead? On the third attempt it can take off ... And then "you won't get off with Georgians alone!"

[expert]

"The West has not learned the lessons from the Russian-Georgian war of 2008" - expert at the London Institute for Defense Studies "
Most importantly, Russia has learned a lesson for itself. Both military-technical and political!

[Aleksandr97]

Georgian betrayal in 1918 and today - there is no faith in traitors.
While still a part of the Transcaucasian Republic and outwardly showing no desire to leave it, Georgia begins backstage negotiations with Germany on the creation of a separate state controlled by the Germans in the Caucasus. In the spring of 1918, a message was sent to the German Foreign Ministry with the following content: “Under certain circumstances, Georgia will ask the German government to incorporate it into the German Reich as either a federal state ruled by a German prince, or on terms similar to that of the British dominions, controlled by German Viceroy ".
On May 13, 1918, Georgia announces its withdrawal from the Transcaucasian Republic, 2 days later - on May 15 - the first units of the Kaiser's troops land in the port of Poti, on May 26 Georgia declares its independence, and on May 28 Berlin recognizes this independence. By this time, more than 7 thousand German soldiers are already on the land of Queen Tamara and David the Builder, and German garrisons are located throughout the country - in Tbilisi, Gori, Sighnaghi, Poti, Batumi, Ochamira, Kutaisi, etc. The Germans take control of the most important infrastructure facilities - post office, banks, telegraph, military and financial departments, begin to form, equip and train the Georgian army.

[Uran53]

Well, what are you ?! They are brothers! Brothers need help. Sarcasm

[Alexey-74]

The West has not forgotten the lesson of 2008, but Ukraine does not seem to have drawn any conclusions, stepping on a rake, like Georgia. Moreover, to compare the Russian army of the 2008 sample and the 2021 sample in general ... well, you get the idea. And the West will play with puppets and again impose sanctions on Russia, so the scenario is still the same.

[Alexey RA]

An expert at the aforementioned British institute, in which Russia, by definition, is presented as the main adversary, said that "the West must learn from 2008 and 2014, since today Russia has a free hand in terms of possible aggression in the South Caucasus."

The expert is clearly not in trend - now the topic of Russia's impending aggression against Ukraine is being actively promoted. If you look at the same DW, the impression is so complete that hordes of bloodthirsty Russians, rattling with weapons, are about to cross the border and attack the white and fluffy Ukraine.

[Ros 56]

Already tired of their simplicity, this is a bunch of idiots. They lived for free under the Union, now they want the EU to feed them.

[Uran53]

Cat threw kittens
is Putin's fault. There is no heating in the apartments - then Russia is malicious.

[APASUS]

Found someone to quote Foreign Policy, you also look at Fox News. There is nothing new, there are enemies around, and the USA is a ray of light

[MDSW]

The most important lesson is not Medvedev.