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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on Democracy in Georgia
Record date · January 1, 2021
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What This Bill Does
The Senate on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation held a hearing on March 23, 2021, to discuss the ongoing political crisis in Georgia. Senators and witnesses examined how the United States can support a democratic resolution to the country's political standoff and evaluated Georgia's progress in strengthening its democratic institutions.
The hearing assesses the U.S. government's diplomatic strategy regarding Georgia's political stability, which directly impacts U.S. foreign policy goals concerning NATO expansion and democratic development in the region.
Who It Affects
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Georgian Government
The government is the subject of U.S. diplomatic pressure to implement election reforms and resolve political standoffs.
U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee
The committee is responsible for shaping U.S. foreign policy and oversight regarding the situation in Georgia.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on March 23, 2021, in room SD-106 and via videoconference.
- The subcommittee focused on the political standoff in Georgia and how the U.S. can support a democratic resolution.
- The 2020 Georgian elections were described by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe as competitive and efficiently administered despite COVID-19 challenges.
- The subcommittee emphasized the need for election reform in Georgia to ensure robust mechanisms for resolving political disagreements.
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- Georgia has maintained a stated goal of becoming a member of NATO.
- Senator Shaheen and Senator Risch observed the 2012 Georgian elections, which marked a peaceful transfer of power to the Georgian Dream party.
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Bipartisan Support for NATO Expansion
The hearing highlights a consistent bipartisan consensus in the U.S. Senate regarding Georgia's path toward NATO membership.
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