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U.S. Delegation Signals Interest in Resetting Relations with Georgia Following Visit

The United States Embassy in Georgia has released details of discussions held between a U.S. State Department delegation and Georgian Dream government and opposition leaders during a visit to Tbilisi from May 25 to 28, signaling Washington's interest in strengthening bilateral ties and opening what it described as a "new era" in relations between the two countries. (more)

Zourabichvili Says Georgia Faces Democratic Crisis in Speech at Oslo Freedom Forum

Georgia's fifth president, Salome Zourabichvili, warned that the country is experiencing one of the most difficult periods in its modern history, accusing the ruling authorities of undermining democratic institutions and steering the country toward authoritarianism. (more)

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"Mdinaradze Hails Security Services After Espionage Arrests" (more)

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Georgian Dream Prime Ministers: The Rotation Pattern Under Ivanishvili

Opposition media have recently begun discussing the prospect of a prime ministerial change in Georgia drawing near, with potential candidates already being named. (more)
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