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Talks reportedly underway to deploy Georgian troops in Gaza ‘stabilisation force’
Georgia has so far not commented on the reports by Israeli media.
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Armenia seeks to strip Tsarukyan of immunity as post-election arrests and dismissals continue
Prosperous Armenia leader and tycoon Gagik Tsarukyan is being investigated for large-scale tax evasion.
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Western Response
Georgia fines opposition-leaning TV Pirveli
The Communications Commission accused TV Pirveli of violating the broadcasting law.
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Economy
Brawl Erupts in Georgian Parliament During Spring Session’s Final Plenary
A brawl broke out in Georgian parliament on June 26 as MPs of the ruling Georgian Dream party and the opposition For Georgia clashed during the spring session’s last plenary, in which Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze presented his annual report. The fistfight erupted during the question-and-answer session after MP Giorgi Sharashidze from the opposition For …
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Regional Intelligence
Kobakhidze Meets American Economist Jeffrey Sachs in Tbilisi
Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze met with Jeffrey Sachs, an American economist, Columbia University professor and commentator known for his controversial geopolitical views, in Tbilisi on June 28. According to a Georgian government press release, the meeting focused on “reforms” underway in Georgia, the country’s “investment and tourism potential,” and its &#…
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Monday, 29 June 2026
Regional * The Turkish Foreign Ministry criticised the Israeli government’s approval of a bill to recognise the Armenian Genocide. In a statement on X, Turkey accused Israel of seeking ‘to cover up its own crimes’ in Gaza. * The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has also expressed ‘serious concern’ over the Israeli government’s decision to recognise the Armenian Genocide. The ministry’s statement said …
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Assessment & Data
Sovereignty Indicators
EU Accession Status
Frozen
NATO MAP Progress
Stalled
Press Freedom (RSF)
Declining
Foreign Agent Law
Enacted
Civil Society Space
Narrowing
Public EU Support
~80%
Week Ahead
European Parliament plenary to debate Georgia resolution on Wednesday. Georgian National Bank inflation data due Thursday. Opposition rally planned Saturday in Tbilisi's Freedom Square. Bidzina Ivanishvili expected to address GD party congress. OSCE monitoring mission report on media freedom scheduled for release.
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