Georgia’s January 2008 Presidential Election: Outcome and Implications

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In some cases hyperlinks allows you to access all versions of a report, including the latest. Note that many reports are periodically updated.This report discusses the campaign and results of Georgia’s January 5, 2008, presidential election and implications for Russia and U.S. interests. The election took place after the sitting president, Mikheil Saakashvili, suddenly resigned in the face of domestic and international criticism over his crackdown on political dissidents.

Many observers viewed Saakashvili’s re-election as marking some democratization progress, but some raised concerns that political in stability might endure and that Georgia’s ties with NATO might suffer. This report may be updated. Related reports include CRS Report RL33453, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Political Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests, by Jim Nichol

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