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Civil Rights Political Polarization Geopolitics

Russia's Shadow - Georgia

20252 minPGnews

Georgia struggles for democracy amid accusations of election fraud and repression.

Civil Rights Political Polarization Geopolitics

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Russia's Shadow - Georgia

2025• 2 minPG

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Georgia struggles for democracy amid accusations of election fraud and repression.

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On Russia’s southern flank, the former Soviet republic of Georgia fights for its existence as a democracy. Once a favorite of the West and on a fast track to EU membership, Georgia experiences a dramatic shift. The pro-EU government faces accusations of winning re-election through a disputed ballot, suppressing civil society, jailing dissenters, and enacting harsh laws reminiscent of those in Russia. This situation raises critical questions about the future of democracy in Georgia and its relationship with the West.

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