Saakashvili’s actions towards Abkhazia & South Ossetia, he presented the hope for peaceful resolutions then he crushed it. He hardened the divide with the Abkhazians & the Ossetians where they don’t want anything to do with the Georgians anymore than being neighbors. US intelligence failed Georgians
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As I recall, 'separatists' in these effectively Russian held regions escalated their attacks and Saakashvilli was left with few options.
I don't know what the ideal approach would have been - Putin wanted concessions
Saakashvilli's re-election took place in January of 2008.
The context is interesting to consider.
I like your points about GD's links to other political parties.