Soft Power Competition Between Russia and the West - Contesting Georgian National Identity, 1991–2024

Delving into the case of Georgia, this volume illustrates how the soft power struggle between Russia and the West has not only redefined international power dynamics but also deeply impacted Georgian nation-building. The book systematically analyses the evolution of soft power strategies of the USA, the EU and Russia in relation to Georgia from the 1990s to the present. It also adds the relevant historical context, the analysis of diverse cultural production, pertinent media research, including research in libraries and archives. Soft Power Competition Between Russia and the West will be beneficial for postgraduate students of international relations as well as foreign policy practitioners.