Episode 101: Moldova and Georgia – A Crossroads Between the EU and Russia with Tengiz Pkhaladze

Director Fredrik Erixon interviews Tengiz Pkhaladze, a Senior Fellow at ECIPE, about the recent developments in Moldova and Georgia, two countries on the path to EU membership, where important elections have recently been held.

The conversation looks at the outcomes of the recent elections in both countries, including the challenges faced by Moldova’s President Maia Sandu and the contested victory of the Georgian Dream party. The exchange explores the implications of these events for the EU’s Eastern Partnership and the broader geopolitical landscape.

Mr Erixon and Mr Pkhaladze examine the impact of Russian influence, the importance of Western support, and the potential consequences of diverging from the European path.

Tengiz Pkhaladze is a Senior Fellow at ECIPE. His research interests cover different areas, including Eastern Partnership Countries, Black Sea Region, European integration and Russian foreign policy towards the Black Sea and Eastern Partnership Countries.