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What does a peace agreement mean for Georgia's future?

Broadcast: Midmorning, 08/18/2008, 9:06 a.m.

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Though a cease fire agreement has been signed between Georgia and Russia, there are conflicting reports as to when hostilities actually will stop. Russian troops plan to stay in a security zone in the region.

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  • Rajan Menon: Professor of international relations at Lehigh University and a fellow at the New American Foundation.
  • Jeffrey Mankoff: Adjunct fellow for Russian Eurasian Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.

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