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History teaches us that war begins when governments believe the price of aggression is cheap. ,[object Object]
Why did Georgia do it? 2008 South  Ossetia War Causes of War Prof. Leng Jan. 2011
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2008 South Ossetia War
Research Design: Hypotheses
When war is declared, Truth is the first casualty. ,[object Object]
Analysis: Optimism and Opportunity  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Lack of Information? Georgia Russia Military Power $1 bn 6% of GDP $40 bn Increased 20% Public Discord Relatively high Relatively high Economic Strength 12% GDP growth $10.3 bn 8.1% GDP growth $2.331 trillion  Nationalism High High
Analysis: “weak state” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Analysis: clash of civilizations ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good. We will not learn how to live together in peace by killing each other's children. ,[object Object]

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