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POTENTIAL RISKS AND SECURITY THREATS TO GEORGIA ARISING FROM THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Lasha Khozrevanidze

First published: 2025https://doi.org/10.35603/sws.iscss.2025/s01.06View metrics

Abstract

This paper investigates potential military and security threats to Georgia originating from the Russian Federation, with a focus on the Adjara region, in the context of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The study aims to identify the channels through which these threats may materialize and to evaluate their implications for national and regional security. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including document and content analysis, literature review, and examination of reports from research institutions and government bodies. Primary data were collected through structured surveys and social polling, followed by qualitative analysis of the findings. Fieldwork provided empirical insights into the perceived threats facing Georgia, highlighting the multidimensional nature of risks, which encompass conventional military threats, hybrid warfare tactics, and broader strategic challenges. The results contribute to a deeper understanding of Georgia’s security environment and inform policy considerations for mitigating potential risks from the Russian Federation.

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Title
POTENTIAL RISKS AND SECURITY THREATS TO GEORGIA ARISING FROM THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors
Lasha Khozrevanidze
Proceedings
Proceedings of 12th SWS International Scientific Conference on Social Sciences - ISCSS 2025
Publisher
SGEM WORLD SCIENCE (SWS) Scholarly Society
Year
2025
Pages
47-52
SWS Citekey
Khozrevanidze202554752
ISSN
2682-9959
ISBN
978-3-903438-16-3
Language
en
Publication type
Proceedings Paper
Keywords
Russia-originated threatsnational securitymilitary riskshybrid warfareregional securitystrategic challenges
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