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Georgia snatching defeat from the jaws of victory
President Salome Zourabichvili has pledged to “knock on every door” until Georgia’s EU membership is secured (source: dpa)
General info
What's inside
- Georgia has successfully implemented reforms in hope of joining the EU
- A political crisis is threatening to undo these accomplishments
- The ruling party is likely to remain in power despite protests
Who will benefit?
- Decision makers who want to understand the Georgian government’s motivations
- Policymakers dealing with Georgian politics
- Academics and researchers studying the South Caucasus
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