Escalating Protests in Georgia

The ongoing protests in Georgia are intensifying, marked by growing violence and unrest as the current president, Salome Zura Bichvili, refuses to resign despite her term ending on December 28th. The situation mirrors past events in Ukraine, yet Georgia Dream, the ruling party, demonstrates a more steadfast response than former president Yanukovych did in 2014. As protests wane in size, the remaining activists, more committed and frustrated, are increasingly resorting to aggressive tactics, which reflects a shift in the nature of the protests. The authorities appear to be determined to maintain order, displaying unwavering support for security forces and rejecting any negotiations with the demonstrators, a pivotal distinction from the Ukraine crisis years ago.