Events tagged with "western

Historical Events tagged with "western_integration"

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Politics & Government

Mikheil Saakashvili becomes President of Georgia

January 4th, 2004 21 years ago

Mikheil Saakashvili was elected as President of Georgia following the Rose Revolution, a peaceful protest movement that led to significant political changes. His presidency marked a new direction for Georgia, aiming to strengthen democracy, curb corruption, and integrate the country more closely with the West. The revolution was sparked by discontent over corrupt leadership and rigged elections, demonstrating a powerful public demand for reform and change within the political landscape of Georgia.