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Russia's Attack on Georgia and the US Occupation of Iraq

Russia claims it has started its pullback from Georgia, but its troops and tanks remain near the capital city. Sounding conciliatory in his latest televised speech, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili called for negotiations to prevent "the definitive estrangement of our two countries."

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Russia claims it has started its pullback from Georgia, but its troops and tanks remain near the capital city. Sounding conciliatory in his latest televised speech, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili called for negotiations to prevent "the definitive estrangement of our two countries." It was his attack on the rebellious province of South Ossettia that provoked Russia's overwhelming response. We hear from the scene and debate whether, after invading Iraq, the US is using a double standard when it condemns Russia's action across its own, international border.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Mark Ames

    Senior Editor, PandoDaily

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    Stephen F. Cohen

    New York University

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    Victor Davis Hanson

    Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution

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