ability and irredentist tendencies as well as the broader implications to the international community of protracted instability and violence in the region. Assessment of various approaches for regulating
and moderating the conflict, such as hegemonic, secessionist and arbitration/mediation models, the keys to their likely success or failure and of the likely effects over a longer range of forces, such as economic modernization and democratization,
which may eventually promote regional co-operation and attenuate conflict. Discussion of how Russia and others can play a constructive role in this process and why such efforts may go
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