Post-Sovyet Sonrası Liberalleşme: Gül Devrimi

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Western world increased its strategic interest in regions under Russian influence, such as Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. Western states aimed to limit Russia’s influence by supporting pro-Western transformation processes in these areas. The 2003 Rose Revolution in Georgia, a bloodless revolution, is one of the most prominent examples of these efforts, marking the beginning of a new era in terms of Georgia’s geopolitical significance and its relations with the West. This study aims to analyze the causes of the Rose Revolution, the internal and external actors involved, and its impact on regional security from liberal and realist perspectives. The democratization process in Georgia, its closer ties with the West, and the resulting tensions with Russia are examined within this context. The study seeks to reveal the long-term impacts of Georgia’s democratization efforts on Eurasian security dynamics.