Russia has traditionally sought to preserve and expand its influence over neighboring countries, often at the expense of their security and strategic interests. In recent years, however, Moscow has faced serious challenges and setbacks in the South Caucasus, particularly in Armenia and Azerbaijan. A similar trend can be seen in Russia’s relations with Türkiye. As Ankara’s political, economic, and military ambitions grow, Moscow’s sphere of influence in the region continues to

In January 2025, the parliamentary delegation of Georgia suspended its work in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) after the Assembly ratified the delegation's credentials with preconditions by its resolution of January 29, 2025. The full ratification of the mandates was postponed pending the fulfillment of specific conditions required to ensure the country's return to a democratic path. Instead of fulfilling the conditions outlined in the resolution, t

The increasing significance of the Middle Corridor is reinforcing Georgia’s position as a key transit hub in the broader region. Given the ongoing transformations in global supply chains, the full development of the Middle Corridor not only creates new opportunities but also further strengthens Georgia’s role in international trade, as the world increasingly seeks alternative and safe transportation routes. In this context, reliability is often becoming more significant than

The role of the United States of America in the state-building process of Georgia has been invaluable, as demonstrated by its steadfast support for the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Furthermore, the United States has provided over $6 billion in financial assistance to Georgia to date. Against the backdrop of the latest developments in Georgia and the anti-American rhetoric pursued by "Georgian Dream," the United States suspended its strategic partnership wi

The Nordic countries - Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland - have been among Georgia’s most consistent and reliable partners since the restoration of its independence. All five countries have been steadfast supporters of Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. This support has been particularly visible within international organizations, where they have consistently drawn attention to the grave security and huma

Despite the Kremlin’s efforts to portray the consequences of international sanctions as a temporary challenge, both domestically and in relations with its foreign partners, actual economic indicators suggest otherwise. The Russian government’s assertion that the country’s economy has successfully adapted to the crisis and wartime environment is becoming increasingly unconvincing. To substantiate the above, we will review a number of sectors. War Economy and Stagnation: Accord

On 29 January 2026, the Moscow Mechanism of the human dimension of the OSCE was invoked for the first time with respect to Georgia by 23 OSCE participating States (Albania, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom). What is the Moscow Mechanism? Established at the 1991 Moscow Conference o

Recently, discussions surrounding neutrality have intensified within Georgia’s political discourse, where it is frequently portrayed as an alternative to the historical and civilizational European choice of the country. A well-coordinated propaganda campaign seeks to persuade the public that neutrality represents an effective response to the challenges facing Georgia, including the preservation of stability and the promotion of social well-being. At first glance, neutrality a

Membership in the EU is voluntary and is based on the free choice of each acceding country. Since its establishment - first as the European Communities and later as the European Union - 22 European states have chosen to become members, each doing so willingly and through established accession procedures. At the same time, as the Union evolved and the unity among members - grounded in the shared values - grew stronger, the democratic and economic standards for accession became