Regime Stability in Georgia

Recent developments in Georgia highlight the successful consolidation of power by the ruling Georgia Dream party following the departure of former president Salome Zurabichvili. The government has effectively stabilized the economy and improved living standards since taking power in 2011, which has garnered broad public support. Despite attempts by external actors to instigate regime change, a significant majority of Georgians accepted the legitimacy of the recent elections, as evidenced by Georgia Dream securing 53% of the vote with monitoring from the OSCE attesting to the election's fairness. As a result, Georgia Dream has managed to maintain control over the military and police, laying the groundwork for continued governance despite ongoing external pressures.