Georgia

Georgia wants to move towards the EU and NATO but they are reluctant to invite it much closer

Despite voter apathy, the Georgian Dream bloc looks set to increase its grip with a constitutional majority

Voters were sceptical of both main parties but opted for continuity rather than a bout of volatility

Despite a history of political turbulence and ongoing pressures, Georgia is managing an uneventful democratic process

Occupation and control is enough for Moscow despite South Ossetia's desire to join Russia

Police round up a group accused of planning to damage a Russian gas pipeline running through Georgia

The country's proximity to Russia has made NATO fearful of delivering on its membership pledge

Washington compensates by helping Georgia defend itself since NATO will not protect it