Georgia News Digest 03-22-07
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1. upcoming event: A Closer Look at the Progress of Democratic and Economic Reform in Georgia
2. Decision to deploy ballistic missile defense elements disrespectful to EU and NATO — Lavrov
3. Tougher Saakashvili Anti-Russia Rhetoric Seen Stemming From US Passing NATO Law
4. Georgia and America's energy strategy
5. Play ball with Russia: The Kremlin softened its position on Iran; now it rightfully expects U.S. to listen up on Kosovo
6. U.S. Believes an Independent Kosovo Would Not Set Precedent: Potential separation from Serbia not a signal
7. Russian ambassador gives advice to Georgia
8. No State, No Nation: Balkan Federation [excerpt]
9. Russia ready to develop ties with Georgia's breakaway regions - foreign minister
10. Lavrov: Kosovo Sets Precedent, but it is not Replicable
11. Questions on Kosovo
12. Georgia's unrecognized republics seek 'decisive' action from Russia
13. EU special representative proposes greater EU involvement in Georgia's conflicts
14. JCC on Georgia-S Ossetia settlement opens meeting in Istanbul
15. Burjanadze: Tbilisi Plans ‘Updated’ S. Ossetia Roadmap
16. "Developing our own hydrocarbons will build our energy security" – South Ossetian minister
17. Russian TV pundit savages Georgia over Kodori, shows statement by rebel leader
18. Georgian MPs differ on significance of Kodori militia leader's statement
19. Georgia seizes Russian ship for alleged border violation
20. Georgia's breakaway Abkhazia to hold reconnaissance exercise
21. Kodori Gorge "bombing" probe report due by week's end - Georgian official
22. The Phantom Parliament: Abkhazia Votes, but to What End?
23. Saakashvili Pays 'Friendly Visit' to Armenia
24. Following Latvia's Example, Estonia Withdraws Georgian Borjomi from Sale
25. Georgian PM to Visit Turkmenistan
26. Delegation of Ukrainian Intelligence Service in Georgia
27. Russia to construct Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan alternative
28. Georgia plans to build gas storage unit says Baramidze
29. KazMunaiGas, Greenoak Agree on New Oil Refinery in Batumi
30. Prosecutor clarifies details of Zerekidze's case
31. Young defendant's friends resume rally
32. Chaos in court as 14 year old sentenced to seven years
33. Witness arrested in court
34. Witnesses in trial of Georgian rebel's sister arrested for changing testimony
35. Prime Minister Projects USD 1,7 Billion Investments in 2007
36. Expert doubts prime ministers economy claims
37. Murdoch-Affiliated Broadcaster In Georgia Generates Controversy
38. Draft Amendments to Tax Code Planned for end-April
39. 03 emergency service to meet modern standards
40. New Chief of Air Forces Appointed
41. Georgia on their minds [soccer]
42. Borjomi fights fakes and wins
43. French mountain instructors to train Georgian servicemen in Sachkhere
44. People trafficking in Georgia not on 'catastrophic scale'
45. Danger of epidemic in Poti

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Jonathan Kulick, Ph.D., Director of Studies, Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies, 3a Chitadze, Tbilisi 0108, Georgia (Republic), jonathan.kulick@gfsis.org, office: +995 32 47 35 55, mobile: +995 95 33 33 40, USA voicemail: 310.928.6814