This chapter explains where Georgia stands on the structure-agency continuum in international relations. It begins with a brief discussion of the history of great power rivalry, focusing on the period of the Democratic Republic of Georgia (1918–1921). Then it proceeds to the modern period and unpacks the strategic interests of three major powers—Russia, the United States, and the European Union—and three major spheres of great power competition in Georgia namely politico-military, ideational-normative, and economic. The chapter examines Georgia’s case as not only an object but also a subject of great power rivalry. It demonstrates how Georgia exercised agency in its relations with both Russia and the West. Also, it examines the major factors that compromise Georgia’s actorness in international affairs.

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Georgia

  • Erik Davtyan

摘要

This chapter explains where Georgia stands on the structure-agency continuum in international relations. It begins with a brief discussion of the history of great power rivalry, focusing on the period of the Democratic Republic of Georgia (1918–1921). Then it proceeds to the modern period and unpacks the strategic interests of three major powers—Russia, the United States, and the European Union—and three major spheres of great power competition in Georgia namely politico-military, ideational-normative, and economic. The chapter examines Georgia’s case as not only an object but also a subject of great power rivalry. It demonstrates how Georgia exercised agency in its relations with both Russia and the West. Also, it examines the major factors that compromise Georgia’s actorness in international affairs.