Georgia’s Democratic Backsliding: Foreign Policy, Post-Soviet Legacy, and the Crisis of Diplomacy
15 July 2025
By Katherine Brady, Intern at Geocase
Introduction
Georgia stands at the strategic intersection between Eastern Europe and Central Asia within the South Caucasus region. The post-Soviet development of Georgia has been motivated by its pursuit of NATO a...
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Georgia–Azerbaijan Relations: Strategic Partnership in a Fragmented Region
11 July 2025
By Katherine Brady, Intern at Geocase
Introduction
The South Caucasus stands at the crossroads of Europe and Asia as a region that combines geopolitical importance with historical disputes and changing diplomatic relations. Georgia and Azerbaijan maintain...
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Strategic Neighbors in Transition: The Complex Trajectory of Armenia–Georgia Relations
9 July 2025
By Katherine Brady, Intern at Geocase
Introduction
The two important South Caucasus states of Armenia and Georgia exist as neighboring nations that share multiple historical relationships while currently deepening their economic ties and developing their st...
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What Georgia’s Special Services Will Lose After Distancing from the West
Recently, alongside growing threats in Georgia, the role of the security sector is also increasing. It is becoming important to know what kind of security system we want—Soviet or Western?
Against the backdrop of ongoing active political processes, a number of circ...
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Reform of Georgia’s Intelligence and Security System
Incorporation of Georgian Intelligence Service into the State Security Service appears to be on the agenda. Naturally, every country has national security system in correspondence with its national interests and geopolitical reality. As for Georgia, considering the chal...
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Role of the Intelligence Service in International Relations
Shalva Lomidze
Major General (Retired)
Former Head of the Georgian Intelligence Service
Advisor of Geocase
Engagement in dynamic and effective international relations largely defines internal and external political strategies of the countries. For Georg...
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Success and Failure: Anatomy of Operations by the Special Services
Shalva Lomidze
Major General (Retired)
Former Head of the Georgian Intelligence Service
Advisor of Geocase
It is obvious reality and natural process that only those who take actions, make mistakes. However, professionalism is revealed in the abilit...
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The Black Sea and the Trump Administration: A Nexus of Geopolitical Rivalry
After the inauguration of the US president, the international system experienced a significant shock. Trump’s unexpected decisions set the stage for a broader reassessment of global relations. Historically, US presidents tend to make bolder and more pragmatic decisions...
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Principles and Fundamentals of the Georgian Intelligence System
An article by the Director of IntelSec Consulting Group – ISCG, intelligence and security expert at Geocase, former Chief of Georgian Intelligence Service (GIS), Major General Shalva Lomidze, concerning the principles of intelligence services, reviews the challenges the...
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