Can a cease-fire bring peace in Georgia?

After five days of fighting, the presidents of Georgia and Russia have agreed to a cease-fire. But whether that agreement will lead to peace in the region is still in question. Retired U.S. Foreign Service officer Tom Hanson joins Midday to talk about developments in Georgia and Russia.

Guests

• Thomas Hanson: Former director for European and NATO Affairs at the Atlantic Council of the U.S. He spent 21 years in the U.S. diplomatic corps, in places including East Germany, France, Norway and Russia.

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Resources

• News Cut: U.S. reaction to the Russia - Georgia war