Therefore, the U.S. should keep strong ties to Georgia, its staunch ally and the region's most pro-Western country. In the light of the Russian hostility since 2008, and the current Russian strategic behavior, Georgia is working hard towards NATO membership. Furthermore Georgia signed a contract with a French missile manufacturer MBDA on July 10 to buy a state-of-the-art defense system. As the wheels turn in Washington, our ally Georgia continues to require our friendship and assistance. Moving forward, we should expand the relations, and support the Georgian bids to join NATO and the EU.

Source: Huffington Post August 18, 2016 18:45 UTC