The oligarch, Russia, and Georgia’s drift from Europe – European Council on Foreign Relations ¤

Tensions between Russia and Georgia have escalated in recent years, underscoring a complex geopolitical struggle with far-reaching consequences for Europe’s security architecture. The European Council on Foreign Relations’ latest report, “Broken Dream: The oligarch, Russia, and Georgia’s drift from Europe,” delves into the intricate web of political influence, economic entanglements, and strategic maneuvering that have shaped Georgia’s fraught relationship with both Moscow and the West. As Georgia grapples with internal challenges and external pressures, the report highlights the pivotal role of oligarchic networks and Russian interference in steering the country away from its European aspirations, raising urgent questions about the future of Euro-Atlantic integration in the region.

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