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US Vice President Joe Biden (L) and Georgia's President Mikhail Saakashvili (R) (AFP Photo / Vano Shlamov) 23.07.2009, 03:09 2 comments

Will Biden’s visit to Georgia revise Bush-era relations?

After his trip to Ukraine, US Vice President Joe Biden has arrived in Georgia. However, following Obama’s fanfare trip to Moscow, some believe Biden’s tour is merely a consolatory gesture to Russia’s neighbors.

Joe Biden (L) and Mikhail Saakashvili (AFP Photo / Vano Shlamov) 24.07.2009, 15:03 9 comments

US pledges continuing support for Georgia

US Vice President Joe Biden has visited Georgia and confirmed that Washington will support their NATO aspirations. However, despite promises to stand by the Caucasus state, the US stance towards it seems reserved.

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Georgian opposition leader Nino Burjanadze pays a visit to Moscow

The former head of Parliament, and now a prominent leader of the Georgian opposition, Nino Burjanadze is striving to change the face of Georgian politics forever.

Mikhail Saakashvili (L) is guarded by bodyguards at the Mukhrovani military base (Topshots / AFP Photo / Pool / Irakli Gedenidze) 06.05.2009, 08:04 10 comments

Georgian mutiny quelled

A mutiny in a Georgian tank battalion ended after negotiations with President Saakashvili. The military revolted following the Interior Ministry’s allegation of planned coup d’etat.

06.01.2010, 06:07 6 comments

The First Caucasian – Georgian TV attack on Russia?

Georgian public broadcasting has launched one of its most ambitious projects. The new TV channel claims to give an alternative perspective on world events. But many experts see it as an anti-Russian info campaign.

20.05.2010, 13:55 5 comments

Georgian presidential ejection

Georgian president Mikhail Saakashvili has reportedly decided to improve his own security by installing an ejector seat in his private plane.

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ROAR: Clinton meets Russia’s neighbors

During her tour of Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, Hillary Clinton has promised support to new allies, but analysts draw attention to the lack of specific agreements.

11.04.2009, 09:20 3 comments

Opposition: time for Saakashvili decision

A campaign of civil disorder is due to start in Georgia, says the opposition. It follows the expiration of an ultimatum for the president to step down. Mass demonstrations in the capital are set to enter their third day.

Georgia's President Mikhail Saakashvili 07.12.2009, 21:00 3 comments

“Saakashvili is a drug abuser” – Georgian opposition

An opposition member, and former Georgian State Minister, has accused President Saakashvili of being addicted to drugs.

Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili 24.05.2010, 08:57 2 comments

Georgia accused of secret arms sales to Iran

Just as the US and other major powers have agreed on new sanctions against Tehran, Georgian opposition claims President Saakashvili was involved in alleged weapons deals with the Islamic Republic.

No one for Biden to speak to in Georgia

Published: 22 July, 2009, 15:47


A Georgian municipal worker installs American flags on President George W. Bush street in central Tbilisi on July 22, 2009 in anticipation of the arrival of US Vice President Joe Biden (AFP Photo / Vano Shlamov)

Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili understands that he cannot rely on Washington as an ally that will support him in any case, says Irina Kobrinskaya from the Institute of World Economy and International Relations.

 
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