- Domestic political processes in Georgia;
- The potential consequences of a war involving Iran for the countries of the South Caucasus, including security risks, changes in transport corridors, and migration;
- How the security architecture of the South Caucasus has changed since the 2020 war;
- Prospects for the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan;
- The role of Georgia as a potential platform for regional dialogue;
- The role of external actors in shaping a new regional agenda;
- Relations between Georgia and NATO;
- Economic and infrastructure projects that could transform the region’s strategic importance;
- Possible scenarios for the development of the South Caucasus in the coming years.
“South Caucasus: Zone of Competition or Space for Peace?” — an interview with Georgiy Mchedlishvili

In a new interview, political analyst Georgiy Mchedlishvili provides a detailed analysis of the current geopolitical situation in the South Caucasus — a region that in recent years has become a focal point where the interests of global and regional actors intersect.
The interview covers:
The expert also shares his perspective on whether the region can move from a logic of geopolitical rivalry toward sustainable peace and cooperation, or whether the South Caucasus will remain an arena of long-term strategic competition.
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