The former Soviet republic of Georgia illustrates the tendency of long-entrenched governments to arrogantly override public wishes, shown in recent violent attempts to thwart EU accession despite constitutional aims and public desire.
Georgia's ruling party, governed by Bidzina Ivanishvili, faces fear of lost power due to EU-mandated reforms, leading to violent suppression of protests and opposition tactics to maintain control through patronage, fraud, and misuse of resources.
Georgia's government tactics, such as a Russian-style foreign agents law targeting civil society, media, and NGOs, hint at Moscow's influence or direct dictation, as Georgia's NATO and EU aspirations oppose Putin's agenda.
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