I am not an expert on the Caucasus (although I play one on this site!)Seriously, the issues involved in this conflict are sometimes hard to discern. We can be reasonably well informed of some of the history of the region as well as being aware of the stakes involved. But there are obviously nuances that are at play which if revealed, can give us a better understanding of what is happening. What is Putin's end game? How bad would it be if Saakashvili were removed by the Russians? What does this humiliation for the Georgian army mean to American interests in the region.Here a couple of people you should be reading to develop a good basic knowledge of the issues as well as a clear explanation of the military strategy and goals.Richard Fernandez (Wretchard) of the Belmont Club has several crackling good pieces up at his site. He believes the Russians are far from finished The most important development is that the Georgians have been driven from Tskhinvali, though it is not clear whether...(Read Full Post)