Georgia undergoes transformation via elections or demonstrations, as per Salome Zurabishvili's statement
In an interview with Foreign Policy, Salome Zurabishvili, the fifth president of Georgia, has expressed concerns about Russia's attempts to exert influence over her country. Zurabishvili believes that the United States and Europe are not making enough effort to prevent Georgia from being given to Russia.
Zurabishvili did not provide specific details on the nature of the challenges Georgia is facing from Russia, but she stated that these challenges are being carried out through hybrid means and soft power. She warned that Georgia's instability and potential return to Russia's sphere poses a threat to Azerbaijan, Armenia, and transit routes in the Caucasus.
The president criticised the lack of strong political statements from the West regarding Georgia and urged US lawmakers to pay urgent attention to the country's situation. Zurabishvili did not specify what form the action she expects from the United States, but she argued that sanctions can be effective in Georgia due to its small size and interconnected society.
However, Zurabishvili did not mention any other countries or organizations in her interview, apart from Azerbaijan, Armenia, and the United States. She also did not elaborate on what specific actions she expects from the United States or what form the resistance or rebellion might take, if it were to occur.
Interestingly, Zurabishvili mentioned a third possibility, which is some form of rebellion, but stated it is not part of the Georgian tradition. Instead, she outlined two possible scenarios for political change in the country: elections or protests before elections.
The Biden administration has discussed the possibility of sanctions on Georgia, but it remains to be seen what actions will be taken. Zurabishvili expressed dissatisfaction with the speed of the United States' actions regarding Georgia.
Western countries, particularly those in Europe and North America, have so far not sufficiently engaged to fully understand the political challenges in Georgia, often focusing more on other global crises and showing limited deeper involvement in Georgia's democratic struggles. This lack of attention, according to Zurabishvili, is concerning as Russia's attempts to influence the country through soft power should be a matter of concern for the West.
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