The Path to Peace for Eurasia goes through Georgia
Can neutrality help Georgia reduce external tensions and rebuild trust across territorial divisions? James W. Carden, Konstantin Zghenti, Larry Johnson and Rein Müllerson discuss diplomacy with Russia, possible American reactions, economic preparation and the lessons they draw from Ukraine. They consider Austria’s experience, Georgia’s regional position and the obstacles to reconciliation. Recorded at the Tbilisi Forum on Neutrality on November 5, 2026, this closing panel examines how a small state might pursue sovereignty, cooperation and peace amid competing international pressures. Panel Links: Tbilisi Forum on Neutrality — programme and speakers: https://tfn.ge Neutrality Studies Links: Neutrality Studies Substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com Support Neutrality Studies: https://neutralitystudies.com/donate Neutrality Studies shop: https://neutralitystudies.com/shop Time Stamps 00:00 Introductions: How would Washington and Moscow react? 07:20 Larry Johnson: Preparing econom