After a recent trip to Georgia, Anatol came to a conclusion: The claims of rampant Russification are false and that Georgia is in fact "hedging" — a realist approach considering the political/security dynamics in the region, its economic relations with Russia, and alternately its desire for EU ascension. He also recognized, as many Georgians do, he writes, that Western/US-backed NGOs are intent on a regime change in Tbilisi and things could really come to a head in the October elections. Please read and share today if you can!
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