Georgia’s relations with Europe are at a crossroads

Abstract

Significance Tensions between opposing political forces rose last month when the government triggered impeachment proceedings against the president. Although this failed, strains between the president and the ruling Georgian Dream party are rising. Georgian Dream has complicated its ties with the United States and EU by criticising them both for alleged interference. Impacts Work on expanding the 'Middle Corridor' trade route will continue; construction of the Anaklia deep-sea port should start next year. With the resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Russia’s position in the South Caucasus is much diminished. Georgia’s relations with Russia will remain stable as both countries will seek to expand bilateral trade.