COLUMBIA - The immediate cause of the Russia-Georgia conflict is that certain Georgian provinces, such as South Ossetia, are trying to become independent territories. Georgia is trying to prevent this, while Russia is defending the provinces' right to become independent.
Professor sheds light on reasons for conflict
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 | 6:55 p.m. CDT
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