The ongoing internal political confrontation in Georgia unfolds between supporters of European integration and pro-Russian forces. From the early years of its independence, the country experienced a bloody civil war, which led to the loss of South Ossetia, Abkhazia, and de facto autonomy for Adjara. Under the presidency of Eduard Shevardnadze, ties with Russia strengthened, but this path was not acceptable to all. The "Rose Revolution," which brought Mikheil Saakashvili to power, set clear priorities: restoring territorial integrity and joining the European Union. Saakashvili successfully and bloodlessly reintegrated Adjara, thanks to Russia's neutrality. However, the war of August 8, 2008, undermined the revolutionaries' positions and forced them to relinquish power.

As Donald Trump hints at a potential return to the White House, discussions around his foreign policy legacy and its potential trajectory are intensifying. His administration’s hallmark “America First” doctrine disrupted conventional U.S. foreign policy, favoring transactional relationships over long-term alliances. This approach, while criticized by some as overly self-centered, resonated with those who viewed America’s global entanglements as burdensome. Should Trump reclaim the presidency, his policies could bring both opportunities and challenges to regions like Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and the theater of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.