Georgia Knocking on Europe’s Door. Russia, Georgia, and the EU Association Agreement

On 27 June 2014, Georgia signed an Association Agreement with the EU — the same type of agreement that triggered revolution and crisis in Ukraine. Despite all efforts to reduce its dependency on Russia, Georgia remains in a vulnerable position. Russian pressure is to be expected, either in the run-up to the signing or in its aftermath, while Georgia will stay in the EU’s antechamber, without NATO security guarantees. Will the EU be able to keep the country on the European track?

• Prif ffynhonnell

EU: EEAS: Georgia http://eeas.europa.eu/georgia/index_en.htm

ESO: Background information: In Russia's Shadow: Searching for the Roots of the Georgia Problem http://www.europeansources.info/record/in-russias-shadow-searching-for-the-roots-of-the-georgia-problem/

EPC: Commentary, 01.07.16: Georgia and the EU – maintaining the momentum. http://aei.pitt.edu/76768/

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