Georgia, Venezuela, and the New Scramble for Spheres of Influence
Journal: GEOpolitics
Year: 2026

The image of Nicolás Maduro and his wife being dragged away in handcuffs triggered a mix of contradictory reactions in Georgia. Among opponents of the Georgian Dream, it was greeted with a sense of elation. They hailed the move as a sign that autocrats and Vladimir Putin’s allies around the world are no longer untouchable, […]