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South Ossetia

The current fighting in Ossetia broke out on Thursday. Georgian forces launched a surprise attack to regain control of South Ossetia, which has had de facto independence since the end of civil war in 1992. With the majority of the population in Ossetia being Russian, this attack has propelled Russian forces to intervene. Georgia's intention to join NATO has sparked tensions, as Russia views NATO expansion in the Caucasus as an infringement on its circle of influence. The fact that Georgia is a vital route for Russian oil, as well as the LNG pipeline into Europe, adds another dimension to the rapidly changing situation. Inside Story asks: Who are the likely winners and losers in this conflict and who has the power to end it? Watch part two of this episode

AlJazeera | August 11, 2008Watch more videos from AlJazeera

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