Russia and Georgia: Time to Interact
https://doi.org/10.24975/2313-8920-2021-8-1-20-32
Abstract
The development of Russian-Georgian relations is determined by both long-term factors and situational circumstances. The former include disagreements between the two countries over security in Transcaucasia: the status of Abkhazia and South Ossetia and the attitude toward NATO activity in the region. Another persistent factor concerns the debate over interaction with Russia in Georgia’s domestic politics. These factors limit the possibilities for expanding bilateral ties. Situational constraints include such phenomena as the COVID-19 pandemic or the domestic political crisis in Georgia after the 2020 parliamentary elections. Taken together, the longterm and situational factors set the general tone for bilateral relations, which are characterized by predictability and low dynamics. Despite the existing limitations, Russian-Georgian cooperation holds promise in areas of trade and societal contacts.
Keywords
Russia,
Georgia,
security in Transcaucasia,
Russia-Georgian trade,
pandemic,
COVID-19,
economics,
politics
About the Authors
O. G. Karpovich
Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Foreign Ministry
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Oleg G. Karpovich, Doctor of Law, Doctor of Political Sciences
53/2, b. 1 Ostozhenka st., Moscow, 119021
O. I. Shakirov
Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Foreign Ministry
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Oleg I. Shakirov
53/2, b. 1 Ostozhenka st., Moscow, 119021
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Karpovich O.G., Shakirov O.I. Russia and Georgia: Time to Interact. Post-Soviet Issues. 2021;8(1):20-32. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.24975/2313-8920-2021-8-1-20-32
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