Teo Bichikashvili
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Mikheil Saakashvili stays on until next year, but the coalition led by his opponent Bidzina Ivanishvili will shape the political future.
Leaked video of abuses comes as bombshell for government fighting for re-election.
No one wants Islamic insurgency to spill over from Russia’s Dagestan region.
Campaigners fear little will remain bar the old facades once extensive redevelopment is over.
Suspicions that legislation is designed to curb political ambitions of one wealthy businessman.
Tbilisi has fostered good relationships with Tehran as well as Washington, and has no desire to be drawn into confrontation.
Authorities argue that new leisure areas outside the city are the way forward.