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The state of Russia's military
The World
August 11, 2008
The fighting between Russian and Georgian forces is the first big military operation on foreign soil for Russian forces since the fall of the Soviet Union, and The World's Katy Clark reports on Russia's military might.
Environment
Georgia hacking
The World
August 11, 2008
Georgia is accusing Russia of attacks in cyberspace as well, as several Georgian government websites went down over the weekend, but Russia denies any responsibility, and says that, in fact, it's the Georgians who are attacking Russians online.
Global Politics
State department comments on Georgia
The World
August 12, 2008
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Matthew Bryza, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, about U.S. concerns for Georgia in its conflict with Russia. Bryza arrived in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, today.
Global Politics
U.S. support for Georgia
The World
August 12, 2008
President Bush says he's deeply concerned about Russian military actions in Georgia, but critics say the United States has so far failed to back up its words with action.
Global Politics
Europe's position on Russia and Georgia
The World
August 12, 2008
The World's Gerry Hadden reports on Europe's stance on Russia's actions in the republic of Georgia.
Global Politics
European divisions on Russia and Georgia
The World
August 13, 2008
EU countries have agreed in principle to send peacekeepers to the Georgian breakaway province of South Ossetia, but former Soviet bloc countries in the EU want to see a stronger condemnation of Russia, as The World's Gerry Hadden has more.
Global Politics
McCain's ''League of Democracies''
The World
August 15, 2008
John McCain says "we are all Georgians now,� and the fighting between Russia and Georgia harkens back to McCain's proposal to create a "league of democracies." But as The World's Matthew Bell reports, it's not clear what he means by that.
Global Politics
NATO's Russia problem
The World
August 19, 2008
NATO allies were united today in their condemnation of Russia's military actions in Georgia. But as The World's Gerry Hadden tells us, divisions within NATO may prevent the alliance from following its words with any concrete action.
Global Politics
U.S. Russian relations strained
The World
August 20, 2008
Lisa Mullins speaks with Monica Toft, associate professor of public policy at Harvard University, about the way U.S. missile defense plans are straining Washington's relationship with Russia.
Conflict & Justice
U.S. Navy and Coast Guard in Georgia
The World
August 27, 2008
The U.S. Navy and Coast Guard delivered humanitarian aid to Georgia today. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with the commander of the naval group Commodore John Moore, and the captain of the Coast Guard cutter, the Dallas.