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THESIS ADVISERRECOMMENDATION LETTER This thesis entitled “SOUTH OSSETIA WAR: RUSSIAN FEDERATION DEFENSE POLICY IMPLEMENTATION ON GEORGIA AS RESPONDS TO SOUTH OSSETIA WAR 2008-2009” prepared and submitted by Jonathan Panaluan Damanik in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Art in International Relations in the Faculty of Humanities has been reviewed and found to have satisfied the requirements for a thesis fit to be examined. I therefore recommend this thesis for Oral Defense. Cikarang, Indonesia Recommended and Acknowledged by, Hendra Manurung, SIP., MA. Thesis Adviser i DECLARATION OF ORIGINALITY I declare that this thesis, entitled “SOUTH OSSETIA WAR: RUSSIAN FEDERATION DEFENSE POLICY IMPLEMENTATION ON GEORGIA AS RESPONDS TO SOUTH OSSETIA WAR 2008-2009” is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, an original piece of work that has not been submitted, either in whole or in part, to another university to obtain a degree. Cikarang, Indonesia, Jonathan Panaluan Damanik ii PANEL OF EXAMINER APPROVAL SHEET The Panel of Examiners declare that the thesis entitled “SOUTH OSSETIA WAR: RUSSIAN FEDERATION DEFENSE POLICY IMPLEMENTATION ON GEORGIA AS RESPONDS TO SOUTH OSSETIA WAR 2008-2009” that was submitted by Jonathan Panaluan Damanik majoring in International Relations from the School of Humanities was assessed and approved to have passed the Oral Examinations on 10 February 2016. Prof. Anak Agung Banyu Perwita, Ph.D. Chair – Panel of Examiners Drs. Teuku Rezasyah, M.A., Ph.D. Examiner Hendra Manurung, SIP., MA. Thesis Adviser iii ABSTRACT South Ossetia War: Russian Federation Defense Policy Implementation on Georgia as Responds to South Ossetia War 2008-2009 2008 was a dark period for South Ossetia. Sudden attack by Georgia on 7 August 2008 completely destroyed South Ossetia. During the attack, Georgia wounding civilians and Russian Federation peacekeepers. This military action provoked Russia to implement its defense policy. In implementing its defense policy, Russia has been criticized by the West, NATO and the US.This thesis will analyze the Implementation of Russian Federationdefense policytoward Georgia in reaction to South Ossetia War (2008-2009). The research was done in the period of December 2016-April 2017, employing qualitative method to construct narrative and analysis from various news sources,journal, books, official document and statement. Most of the research was done at Adam Kurniawan Library. Keywords: South Ossetia War, Russian Federation Defense Policy, Georgia Military Act, NATO Engagement, National Interest iv ABSTRAK Perang Ossetia Selatan: Implementasi Kebijakan Pertahanan Federasi Rusia terhadap Georgia dalam Reaksi terhadap Perang Ossetia Selatan 2008-2009 2008 adalah tahun yang buruk untuk Ossetia Selatan. Serangan mendadak oleh Georgia pada tanggal 7 Agustus 2008 benar-benar menghancurkan Ossetia Selatan. Selama serangan tersebut, Georgia melukai warga sipil serta pasukan penjaga perdamaian Federasi Rusia. Aksi militer ini memprovokasi Rusia untuk menerapkan kebijakan pertahanannya. Dalam menerapkan kebijakan pertahanannya, Rusia telah dikritik oleh Barat, yaitu NATO dan AS. Tesis ini akan menganalisis Implementasi kebijakan Pertahanan Federasi Rusia di Georgia sebagai reaksi terhadap Perang Ossetia Selatan (2008-2009). Penelitian dilakukan pada periode September 2016-April 2017, dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif untuk menyusun narasi dan analisis dari berbagai sumber berita, jurnal, buku, dokumen dan pernyataan resmi. Sebagian besar penelitian dilakukan di Perpustakaan Adam Kurniawan. Kata kunci: Perang Ossetia Selatan, Kebijakan Pertahanan Federasi Rusia, Tindakan Militer Georgia, Keterlibatan NATO, Kepentingan Nasional v ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The paper I write will not describe the content of my thesis, but more like the contents of my heart when creating the thesis. The contents are not sad, writing is fun, just enjoy. Most importantly this funny column is presented as a thank-you note to those who have given, supported, prayed, and a pile of passion to finish this Kitab Sutasoma a.k.a Thesis as well as end a period that is considered beautiful or maybe destroyed. First of all I thank my Lord God the most Holy Trinity because I still breath and still have some best chance, so I can make my parent proud of me, yes even though not much pride. Then for Dewa Jasin, my alternative god, thank you so much for being a joke of entertainers. Next to my mother Elizabeth Lucy Siregar and my dad Adrianus Parlindungan Damanik, I want to say thank you very much, because both of you've given me chance, my first chance I can live this world especially live with a beautiful family and the second I can have the opportunity to school To scholars. Yes hopefully in the future I also have a greater chance to give more pride for both of you. Still in my family too, thanks to my two younger brothers Bonifacius Josua Naposo Damanik and Joseph Sahkuda Damanik, even though you all just say the spirit and not other thing more, but still thanks. Lol. A thank you that is no less important must be given to all lecturers in the President University. There are two best lectures, first is Prof.Banyu and second is Sir Hendra Manurung. Thanks really both of them, yes it is not gently educated by both of them, it feels hard as thrown by tanker ship fresh from harbor, but because of them I can be strong in facing thesis defense. Continue also to other lecturers who I will miss, Sir Reza, Sir Indra, Sir Eric, Ma‟am Witri, Ms Izanna, and Ms Natasha. And In my opinion not only lecturers who I miss, I also will miss president university and all Cikarang also. Definitely after leaving Cikarang I believe I will miss. Hot place, not vi nice place, harsh environment, and dusty, But here I am 4 years must study hard and know the world. Furthermore for the friends a.k.a begajul muda the world's vanity challenger. Biggest thanks and respect for Richard Mattoali, 4-year roommate, 10 semester classmates, Internship friends, crazy friends together until the death come. Continue to friends from Kos Hijau Beseri aka The Nest of Green Rats, Luki, Danar, Achong, Andi, Irland, Gerald, Aryo, Diwang, Gilang, Ryan, soul of Moeza and soul number 4. Next for Budu Bagak who not came after I finished m thesis defense then only say congrats it also because I have to came to them, Remon, Daniel, Richard, Ridho, Hendra, Lily, and Monica. There are also families who claim to be family, Cosmic Family who already fervor fit again stupidity when I‟m not work for my thesis, ranging from Lae Elroy, Adit, Dharma, Sandro, Afdal, and plus-plus for Mustika, Anggita, Fadli, and Alex. Which is not less important than the beautiful Berries Family, thanks a lot for Conna, Bella, Milo, Gabby, Lily, Bryan, Indri, Alfin especially for the KFC Bucket. Then there is also a request called, from the Warsun, there are Alay, Bagus, Faris, Tuplo, Yogo, Jose, AA, and Teteh. Then also thanks really the Newbun boy who ask me to finished thesis faster so I can play to Jakarta early, Andika, Tigor, Alri, same Dodo. The last for those Unyu Supporter, she always give me spirit when I‟m down, Jesslyn Julia Tanty, thanks so much. vii TABLE OF CONTENTS THESIS ADVISERRECOMMENDATION LETTER ................................................. i DECLARATION OF ORIGINALITY ......................................................................... ii PANEL OF EXAMINER APPROVAL SHEET ......................................................... iii ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................. iv ABSTRAK .................................................................................................................... v ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ........................................................................................... vi CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 1 1.1. Background of the study ................................................................................. 1 1.2. Problem Identification .................................................................................... 7 1.3. Statement of the Problem ............................................................................... 9 1.4. Research Objective ......................................................................................... 9 1.5. Significant of Study ...................................................................................... 10 1.6. Theoretical Framework ................................................................................ 10 1.6.1. Realism in International Relations ........................................................ 10 1.6.2. Defense Policy ...................................................................................... 12 1.7. Scope and Limitation .................................................................................... 13 1.8. Structure of Thesis ........................................................................................ 14 1.8.1. Chapter I – Introduction ........................................................................ 14 1.8.2. Chapter II – South Ossetia War August 2008 ....................................... 14 1.8.3. Chapter III – Russia Defense Policy ..................................................... 14 viii 1.8.4. Chapter IV – Russian Federation‟s Defense Policy Implementation on Conflict Resolution with Georgia .......................................................................