Georgia
The bridge between the Black Sea and the Caspian. Balancing economic growth via the Middle Corridor against stalled EU integration and internal polarization.
GDP Growth '25
~7.0%
EU Status
Frozen
Anaklia Port
Dredging
Energy Cable
Surveying
Strategic Vectors 2025
Key drivers of development and diplomatic tension.
EU Accession
De facto halted. EU Commission report (Nov '25) labels Georgia "candidate in name only" due to democratic backsliding. High internal polarization.
Deep Sea Port
Construction active with Chinese consortium (CCCC). Dredging works by Jan De Nul scheduled for 2026. Strategic node for Middle Corridor capacity.
Black Sea Cable
"Green Energy Corridor" to Romania in marine survey phase. Feasibility confirmed; aims to export South Caucasus renewable energy to the EU grid.
Resilient Growth
7.0% GDP growth forecast. Driven by a booming IT sector, strong tourism ($4.6B revenue), and increasing transit volumes via the Middle Corridor.
Tbilisi Agglomeration
The capital remains the center of political gravity and protest. Economically, it thrives as a regional hub for IT relocation and financial services, despite the volatile political climate.
The Black Sea Coast
Strategic interface with the West. Batumi drives tourism and logistics, while Anaklia (to the north) is the site of the revived deep-sea port project, critical for handling Middle Corridor cargo.
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