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Georgia's Shift to Eastern Alliances
Georgia is recalibrating its foreign policy toward the East, widening economic and political engagement with the PRC, Iran, and the UAE while its traditional Western partnerships fray. Key points: - Eastward realignment: Growing ties with China, Iran, and the UAE mark a shift away from Western allies, with increased investment, business activity, tourism, and cultural exchange. - Economic stakes and influence: PRC investment in Georgia surpassed $1.3 billion, making China a
2026-05-24Georgian Dream’s Failed Pivot - CEPA
Summary: Georgian Dream’s recent moves are not a genuine westward pivot but an attempt by Bidzina Ivanishvili to shift transactional tactics from Russia toward the West while Georgia’s strategic vulnerabilities (Iran, China, and pro-Tehran posture) remain. Domestically, there is broad public support for EU membership, yet the regime pursues a divergent path, fueling large-scale protests in 2024–25 and ongoing repression. The piece argues Ivanishvili is echoing a Rodríguez-sty
2026-05-242024 Georgian Elections Shift Geopolitics
Summary: - The 2024 Georgian parliamentary elections, won by Georgian Dream amid reported irregularities, have shifted Georgia’s foreign policy away from a Euro-Atlantic orientation toward a more Eurasian-leaning stance. - Inside the ruling camp and new parliament, a geopolitical recalibration is evident, with an emphasis on stability, regional security, and a “Caucasian geopolitical code,” rather than a proactive pro-NATO agenda. - A new Eurasian-style “comprador” dynamic ha
2026-05-24Georgia’s self-inflicted wound
Georgia’s self-inflicted wound: The ruling Georgian Dream party has undermined Georgia’s strategic position by rolling back reforms after receiving EU candidate status in 2023. Key points: - Foreign policy and diplomacy: Georgia risks losing EU visa-free benefits and faces strain with Brussels amid accusations of “blackmail” and neutrality arguments; EU warns of potential revocation if policies don’t reverse course. Relations with the EU are fraying as Georgia leans toward ba
2026-05-24Georgia Drifts Away From the West - CEPA
Georgia’s political landscape is shifting away from Western alignment amid ongoing protests and contested elections. Key points: - Domestic politics: Post-election protests against what opponents call a “stolen election” remain, but turnout has waned. The opposition lacks cohesive leadership and clear policy direction, while the ruling Georgian Dream party, led by Bidzina Ivanishvili, consolidates power. - Western relations: Georgia’s path to EU integration is stalled (EU ta
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