Abkhazia's Way

Up to 2008, Abkhazia had been an unrecognized state. After the Georgian aggression against South Ossetia and the five-day war in August 2008, Abkhazia was officially recognized by the Russian Federation. Abkhazian politics has always been marked by outbursts resulting in unexpected outcomes. Economically, Abkhazia is much dependent on Russia’s financial aid. Meanwhile, Tbilisi is persistent in its attempts to derail Abkhazia from its way to sovereignty. Where will the Abkhazian people finally come, being between Georgia and brotherly people of the Russian Caucasus?