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Bidzina Ivanishvili is currently navigating a period of unprecedented domestic unrest and mounting international isolation. As the billionaire founder and “honorary chairman” of the ruling Georgian Dream party, his grip on Georgia’s political apparatus is facing significant headwinds. [1, 2, 3, 4]
passed a resolution condemning the government’s illiberal drift and formally calling for sanctions against Ivanishvili himself. He has also previously struggled with accessing his multi-billion-dollar fortune in Western trusts, exacerbating tensions with global allies.International Isolation and Sanction ThreatsIvanishvili’s increasingly autocratic policies have fractured Georgia’s once-strong ties with the West, resulting in stalled EU accession talks. TheFrench National Assembly
Mass Protests and Political CrisisTbilisi has been rocked by relentless, months-long street protests challenging the disputed outcomes of recent parliamentary elections. With the political opposition sidelined and mass arrests reported, observers point to a deep constitutional crisis as the Georgian Dream party attempts to enact restrictive, Russian-style laws. [1, 5, 9]
Domestic ScrutinyDespite his attempts to consolidate control over the state and police forces, Ivanishvili’s erratic moves have drawn heavy internal backlash. Recent directives—such as the massive airspace closure over his Abastumani residence, reportedly implemented merely at his whim—continue to fuel discontent among ordinary Georgians. [3, 8, 10, 11, 12]
AI responses may include mistakes.[1] abc.net.au/news/2025-01-12/w…
[2] civil.ge/archives/629429
[3] oc-media.org/opinion-tracing…
[4] jamestown.org/georgia-gears-…
[5] youtube.com/watch?v=dBnPa-Y7…
[6] gmfus.org/news/dark-day-geor…
[7] oc-media.org/ivanishvili-rai…
[8] civil.ge/archives/502158
[9] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E…
[10] ponarseurasia.org/the-people…
[11] icds.ee/en/georgias-quiet-wi…
[12] civil.ge/archives/671547— https://x.com/mikenov/status/2055258100018356435— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) May 15, 2026
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