In this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Dr. Archil Sikharulidze about Russia’s shifting strategy in the South Caucasus and Armenia and Georgia’s diverging paths. We discuss Moscow’s assessment of Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Process developments, Georgia’s widening dispute with Europe, Armenia’s shift away from Russia, and how regional transit corridors reshape geopolitical competition between Moscow, Brussels, and Washington.
Topics:
Russia’s changing South Caucasus strategy
Georgia’s widening dispute with Europe
Armenia’s shift away from Russia
Georgia’s role in regional transit
Armenia-Georgia ties under pressure
Guest: Archil Sikharulidze
Hosts:
Episode 570 | Recorded: July 24, 2026
SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/570
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