Neutrality Studies Neocon Protests in Georgia are Failing (again) | Lasha Kasradze
Oct 8, 2025
Geopolitical analyst Lasha Kasradze discusses the recent unrest in Georgia, fueled by discontent after local elections. He explains how the ruling party, Georgian Dream, withstands foreign pressure through a new transparency law. Lasha compares Georgia's resistance to Western interference with Moldova's challenges and evaluates Trump's controversial Zangezur corridor plan. He warns of the potential militarization of the corridor and its implications for regional stability, emphasizing how domestic legitimacy may soon take precedence over external influences.
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Georgian Dream's Electoral Dominance
- Georgian Dream won local elections decisively with over 70% and crushed the recent presidential palace protest attempt.
- Lasha argues the opposition is radicalized, illegitimate, and losing influence after repeated failures.
Survival Built Legitimacy, Not Western Approval
- Georgian Dream withstood intense Western pressure and NGOs while delivering relative economic stability.
- Lasha says the government now pivots inward to fight corruption and build legitimacy through governance.
Foster Organic Political Competition
- Build a viable domestic opposition that challenges Georgian Dream democratically and organically.
- Avoid foreign-sponsored groups that radicalize politics and delegitimize domestic debate.