The struggle for Georgia’s political future

  • Fri, October 16, 2026 • 10:00 am ET
  • Atlantic Council Headquarters
  • 1400 L St NW • Floor 11
  • Washington, DC 20005

The Eurasia Center explores the latest in Georgia, the US-Georgia relationship, and the country’s political trajectory.

On Friday, October 16 at 10:00 a.m. ET, the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center will host a discussion examining the recent developments in Georgia and the US-Georgia relationship.

Georgia’s political landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as the ruling Georgian Dream party strengthens its grip on power under the influence of Bidzina Ivanishvili. Sustained protests and continued demands for democratic reform demonstrate that public opposition remains active, even as political divisions complicate efforts to build a cohesive alternative. Meanwhile, Georgian Dream officials have sought to reset diplomatic relations with the United States, with limited success, as US officials continue to call for more stable and democratic conditions before normalizing ties.

This conversation will explore what recent developments mean for Georgia’s democratic future, its relationship with the West, and the country’s broader geopolitical trajectory.

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Speakers

Ambassador Shota Gvineria
Senior Fellow,
Delphi Global Research Center

David J. Kramer
Executive Director,
George W. Bush Institute

Minister Eka Tkeshelashvili
Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Transatlantic Democracy Working Group,
German Marshall Fund;
Former Deputy Prime Minister of Georgia

Moderated by

Andrew D’Anieri
Associate Director, Eurasia Center,
Atlantic Council

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