U.S.-Georgian Relations in Strategic Context: At Risk from an Anti-Democratic Turn
Abstract
Over its three decades of modern independence, Georgia has put down democratic roots and developed close ties with the West. But the Georgian Dream government, funded by billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, is now pursuing an anti-democratic, anti-Western course. This power play is aimed at maintaining Georgian Dreams hold on power. The West should raise the costs of and help deter this attempt to hijack Georgia's democracy and European future. I will discuss U.S. interests in Georgia; then review past, current, and future U.S.-Georgian relations; and end by commenting on some implications for the United States and the West.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 04, 2024
- Accession Number
- AD1229289
Entities
People
- William Courtney
Organizations
- RAND Corporation