abstract: This volume highlights Ukraine and Georgia’s ongoing struggle for sovereignty and democracy amidst the persistent pressures and influences from Russia. The common thread across our pieces is the urgent need for a cohesive and robust Western strategy to counteract Russian aggression and influence, as well as the critical role of Western support in safeguarding democratic aspirations and security. In this context, several common themes emerge – the historical and ongoing Russian imperialism, the s
journal: GEOpolitics