Implementation Reforms in the Defence and Security Sector of Georgia and future perspectives of the further Integration to the Euro-Atlantic Structures
By: Nika Chitadze Ph.D. Director of the Center for International Studies International Black Sea University Introduction Protecting Georgia’s sovereignty and independence and ensuring its peaceful development represents the most important mission of the Georgian Armed Forces (GAF). Georgia needs balanced, adaptable, sustainable and mobile Armed Forces capable of adequately responding to existing threats and direct military aggression, contributing to international stability and supporting the government during natural and man-made disasters. Total Defence Concept Many reforms have been carried out by the Ministry of Defense of Georgia within the last several years. Notably, the ministry with other appropriate institutions has started the implementation of the Total Defense concept. Thus, it was established a new policy, which means th...