The files we follow: Armenia-Azerbaijan relations; Georgia between Russian influence and Western aspirations; Georgia/Abkhazia and South Ossetia conflict; South Caucasian energy, trade and transport issues; Human rights in the South Caucasus.

 
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Popular mobilisation and internal repression.

On May 9, Europe Day, thousands gathered at Europe Square in Tbilisi, expressing pro-EU sentiments and anger toward the GD government for straying from its pro-European path. Protesters chanted, ‘Euro-integration! More Georgian Dream sanctions!’ This marked the 163rd day of ongoing anti-regime resistance following the ruling party’s decision to halt EU accession on November 28, 2024, after the disputed elections.)

On May 13, the GD Parliament passed a legislative package amending the Organic Law on Political Associations and the Law on the Constitutional Court. The revised law allows the Court to ban political groups aiming to overthrow Georgia’s constitutional order by force or incite violence, national, regional, religious, or social strife.)

International isolation and diplomatic tensions

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has addressed an open letter to U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, amid the unprecedented international isolation that the GD government faces.)

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