Hard Georgian Lessons for Ending the War in Ukraine
Russia’s all-out aggression against Ukraine, which will pass the 18-month mark next week, is indirectly but strongly connected to the Russo-Georgian war of 15 years... MORE
During Past 15 Months, Russians Register Over 21,000 Enterprises in Georgia
On July 25, influential nongovernmental organization (NGO) Transparency International published a new report on Russian citizens’ recent activities in Georgia. According to the document, since... MORE
Geopolitical Surprise in the Caucasus: Georgia Declares a Strategic Partnership With China
The visit of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili to China, which took place at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping from July 26 to... MORE
Jamestown Senior Fellow Olevs Nikers Interviewed by Accent News on Chinese-Georgian Strategic Partnership
Jamestown Foundation Senior Fellow Olevs Nikes offered his expertise to Georgian outlet Accent News regarding deepening cooperation between Tbilisi and Beijing. "Declaration of enhanced partnership... MORE
Russian-Georgian Business Council: A Platform for Political Destabilization in Georgia
On June 19, a meeting of the Russian-Georgian Business Council (RGBC) was held in Moscow by the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI). As... MORE
A New ‘Georgian Dream?’: Tbilisi Moves for Economic Gains Over Security Guarantees
On June 5, Georgia announced plans to build a second civilian airport near Tbilisi. During a recent government meeting, Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili reiterated this... MORE
Ukrainian Politician Promises to Help Pro-Western Political Forces in Georgia
On May 26, chairman of the Ukrainian Servant of the People ruling party’s parliamentary faction, David Arakhamia, published a Georgian-language post on his Facebook page... MORE
Georgia Rapidly Cozying Up to Russia and Moving Away From the West
On May 19, the first flight of a Russian airline landed in Tbilisi officially marking the resumption of air traffic between Georgia and Russia. Yet,... MORE
Russians Keep Nearly $1 Billion in Georgian Banks
Since the end of December 2022, all clients of Georgian banks, both Georgians themselves and foreigners, have received messages with a formidable warning that, if... MORE
Senior Fellow Olevs Nikers interviews with Accent News on Russia cancelling visa regime with Georgia
On May 12, Jamestown Senior Fellow Olevs Nikers offered his expert comments to Georgian outlet Accent News regarding Moscow's reasoning for cancelling the visa regime... MORE