A look at the history of conflict between Georgia and Russia
James Traub, contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine says the hostilities between Georgia and Russia over the breakaway region South Ossetia should not come as a surprise. Guest: James Traub, contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine
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