Caucasus Divergence: Armenia Tilts West, Georgia Pushes East Amid Internal Turmoil

Armenia and Georgia, both former Soviet states, are pursuing divergent foreign policies in response to Russia's war in Ukraine: Armenia is moving toward Europe while Georgia leans toward Russia. Both governments face internal resistance and are using 'rule of law' campaigns against political opposition and pressuring national churches to align with state policy. The parallel tactics suggest a regional pattern of consolidating power amid geopolitical realignment, but the outcomes remain uncertain.