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Georgia and the West-Russia Standoff Over Ukraine

Georgia and the West-Russia Standoff Over Ukraine

The Russia-US talks on European security are as much about Ukraine as they are about Georgia. A particular focus on Ukraine is understandable, but a real loser in this great geopolitical game could be Georgia, especially at the time when it experiences internal divisions.
Georgia's foreign trade increased by 25.6% in 2021

Georgia's foreign trade increased by 25.6% in 2021

Georgia's exports climbed by 26.9% yearly to $4.2 billion, while imports jumped by 25.1% to $10.1 billion. In the meantime, the trade deficit was $5.8 billion, accounting for 40.7% of total turnover. Turkey led the list of Georgia's main commercial partners by turnover.
NDI-Meinungsumfrage in Georgien

NDI-Meinungsumfrage in Georgien

Die Georgier sehen keine ausreichenden Fortschritte bei den wichtigsten nationalen Themen und sind der Meinung, dass sich die Situation in Bezug auf Armut (75%), Kriminalität (58%), territoriale Integrität (53%) und Bildung (51%) in den letzten 10 Jahren verschlechtert hat.
Georgische Präsidentin konnte Iwanischwili nicht errreichen

Georgische Präsidentin konnte Iwanischwili nicht errreichen

Die georgische Präsidentin Salome Surabischwili hat erklärt, sie habe dem Gründer der Regierungspartei Georgischer Traum, dem Milliardär Bidzina Iwanischwili, erklären wollen, wie der von ihr eingeleitete Prozess der so genannten Einigung aussieht. Ein solches Gespräch habe jedoch nicht stattgefunden.
Georgian president unable to contact Ivanishvili

Georgian president unable to contact Ivanishvili

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has said that she wanted to explain to ruling Georgian Dream party founder, billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, what kind of the process of so-called accord she had launched, but the conversation did not take place.
Russia in the South Caucasus: Between Omnipotence and Fragility

Russia in the South Caucasus: Between Omnipotence and Fragility

Over the past two decades Russia in the South Caucasus has achieved much militarily, but its prestige as a power has been decreasing. This happens at the same time as the reliance on the military elements in formulating its foreign policy toward the region drastically increases – the result is a very shaky position built solely on hard power.

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