What was the point of this conflict for Georgia?

Question

1. An opportunity to restore its territorial integrity by force

2. An attempt to provoke Russia and be seen as a victim

3. A chance to test its ties with the West

4. No point. Saakashvili is insane, as was this war

5. other, please elaborate

Answer 1

the first.... the second may be a positive outcome and the 3rd may have been a small part of it... but then again what the h**l do i know?  

Answer 2

5. For Russia to stamp its authority on the Caucuses.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Georgia has always been highly volatile.  America's interest into eastern europe is concerning enough.  We do not need Bush and our Government to remark on or to intensify a war of words against Russia with regards to Georgia.

Answer 5

All points are relevant in a respect but the main aim was for financial gain in terms of resources.  

Answer 6

5. I think it was a test of power for Russia. It was an overly aggressive defense of south ossetia through which they showed their might as well as tested what the rest of the world would do if Russia were on the move.  

Answer 7

The conflict was planned by Russia to teach Georgia and other former bordering states that they are in control. I believe they will next stirup trouble in the Ukraine to acquire control of Crimea and the all important naval port.

Answer 8

NO's 2, 3 and possibly 4.

Answer 9

to let the west know don't fool around with the russian bear.

Answer 10

none of listed above

Georgia never wanted this conflict, it all started because of Russian provocation and their support for separatists. Saakashvili has been trying to resolve this problem by peaceful means for so long, and he has been warning west and europe about russian plans, but no one would listen. we see the consequences now

Answer 11

The second one.

Answer 12

1.

Saakashvili didn't want a war, he mistakenly left Russia out of his calculations.