Nuclear Submarines Deployed to Deter U.S. Interference in Russia’s Confrontation with Georgia
As the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Georgia in August 2008 approaches, the situation on the ceasefire line is becoming increasingly tense. Russia and... MORE
Parameters of U.S. Military Assistance to Georgia Emerge from Congressional Hearings
by Alexander MelikishviliThe testimonies and comments by senior U.S. diplomats and military officials during the three recently held congressional hearings flashed out the parameters of... MORE
U.S. Defers Decisions on Re-Arming Georgia
U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden made clear during his Georgia visit (July 22-23) that the United States would not supply Georgia with defensive weapons. Georgia has... MORE
Incidents in Georgian Conflict Zone Ahead of War’s First Anniversary
Ahead of the first anniversary of the Russia-Georgia war (August 7), Russian and South Ossetian forces are creating small-scale incidents with a potential for escalation... MORE
Georgian-Russian Spy Row Preceded Vice President Joe Biden’s Visit to Tbilisi
by Alexander MelikishviliOn Tuesday, July 21, on the eve of the U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's July 22-23 official visit to Tbilisi, the Georgian television... MORE
Georgia “Targeting” Military Operations in Afghanistan
Georgia continues to contribute to international security, despite the threats the country is currently facing. The Georgian government will send a contingent of 100 military... MORE
Georgian Opposition Requests Meeting with Biden
U.S. Vice-President Joseph Biden's imminent visit to Georgia will be watched for indications of an American strategic re-engagement with the Black Sea-South Caucasus region. The... MORE
U.S. Foreign Policy Tested over Georgia
Following U.S. President Barack Obama's reaffirmation of political support for Georgia at the Moscow summit (EDM, July 14), and anticipating U.S. Vice-President Joseph Biden's visit... MORE
US Policy Toward Georgia at a Crossroads
U.S. President Barack Obama's firm stand on Georgia during the July 6-7 Moscow summit, to be followed by Vice-President Joseph Biden's visit to Georgia on... MORE
Before the Summit, the U.S. Forgives Russia for Invading Georgia
On Monday July 6, President Barack Obama is expected in Moscow for a summit to discuss nuclear arms control, Iran, Afghanistan the post-Soviet space and... MORE