Georgia’s Political Crisis Puts Its Democratic Future in Doubt

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Georgia’s Political Crisis Puts Its Democratic Future in Doubt

For almost two decades, Georgie has been lauded as one of the region’s shining star democracies. However, a closer look at political developments since its 2003 “Rose Revolution” reveals repeated swings between democratic promise and authoritarian backsliding.

By Paul Stronski

Published on Mar 8, 2021

World Politics Review

About the Author

Paul Stronski

Former Senior Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Program

Paul Stronski was a senior fellow in Carnegie’s Russia and Eurasia Program, where his research focuses on the relationship between Russia and neighboring countries in Central Asia and the South Caucasus.

Recent Work

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