Georgia, once recognised as a bright pupil in the group of countries embraced by the EU's Eastern Partnership Initiative, is quickly turning into yet another failed attempt to transform the post-Soviet space into functioning democracy.
On Monday (22 February), the special forces stormed the headquarters of the United National Movement to arrest its newly-elected chairman, Nick Melia.
The move will deepen the political crisis un...
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Already a member? Login hereSalome Samadashvili is a former ambassador to the EU for Georgia, and an MP with the United National Movement party.
Salome Samadashvili is a former ambassador to the EU for Georgia, and an MP with the United National Movement party.