Georgian Dream and the United National Movement parties contesting Georgian Parliamentary vote
Georgia articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for better democracy in Georgia. According to Freedom House, "international observers generally hailed the October 2012 parliamentary elections as free and fair, noting increased competitiveness and a range of largely peaceful political activities". Also check out our section on World Democracy.
Eastern Europe and Central Asia Reject Putin Aggression
Many in Eastern Europe and Central Asia united in fear of familiar Soviet-style conquer of Crimea
Eastern Europe Worries Openly About Russia Aggression
Russia intent on conquering slice of Ukraine as Eastern Europe worries who will be next
Georgia Vote Heralds Change With Europe Watchful
Aspiring to join Europe, isolated Georgia vote heralds change key to fast-changing nation
Will Georgia Election Solidify Country’s Democracy?
Another successful vote will be great success as Georgia election solidify country’s democracy
Europe’s Georgia to See Crucial Election
Georgia to see crucial election where political landscape will change after the two clashing personalities that have recently defined it officially leave government.
Georgia Sees Worrying Instability Ahead of Vote
Upcoming elections are hotly contested and political controversy is stirring passions as Georgia sees worrying instability spike before voting takes place
Georgia President Appoints Opposition Chief as PM
Reformer Saakashvili Georgia President appoints opposition chief Ivanishvili as Prime Minister
New Georgia Power-broker Ivanishvili Remains Mystery
Georgia Power-Broker Ivanishvili Saw Allies Win Majority of Parliament in Nascent Georgia Election
Opposition Wins Parliament Majority in Georgia Democracy Success
Reformer President Sees Power Weakened by Emboldened Opposition Who Win Parliament Majority in Georgia in Fair Vote