The Role of Georgian Defense Forces in International Participation through Missions in Foreign Policy

Abstract

For Georgia, as for the small country with difficult geopolitics, foreign policy is crucial იn terms of security and ensuring sovereignty. The country, as an important contributor to Euro-Atlantic security, contributes to the strengthening of international stability and security, actively participates in the peacekeeping operations under the auspices of NATO. The main priority of the foreign and security policy of Georgia is integration in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). For the Armed Forces, it is very important to be trained in accordance with the modern standards and gaining experience in international missions, which is essential for raising and strengthening the country's defense capabilities. Besides, NATO institutions were established developed energetic and infrastructure projects that serve to strengthen the country, integrate into Euro-Atlantic space, restore territorial integrity and support strengthening of stability. On the other hand, Georgia, as a member of NATO, will be a source of stability on the Caucasus and the Black Sea, which will create security guarantees in the region.