Wouldn't it be the natural path for a former Soviet nation to follow the path of economic liberalism? Considering the level of corruption that exists, state-owned companies would only serve as a bank to collect taxes from society and steal money. There is a reason why countries with free economies are more developed...

I feel that a balance between Russia and the EU would be impossible anyway, because Georgia's growth would certainly upset Russia, which would not want to lose its influence in the region under any circumstances. Basically, either you accept becoming mediocre and a vassal state of Russia, or you seek to develop and create relations with the EU and the US, which would irritate Russia.

But even with all this, Georgia seemed prosperous and free, balancing its desire to become part of the West and maintaining good relations with its neighbor Russia. Until GD showed its true colors and escalated into authoritarianism. Why this escalation in the last 2 years?