Georgian State Security Faces Rising Challenges

Georgian State Security Faces Rising Challenges

Executive Summary: The Georgian State Security Service’s (SSSG) annual report names the Russian occupation of Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region (South Ossetia) as Georgia’s main challenge and risk. The SSSG noted rising terrorist activities, including potential attacks by supporters of international terrorist organizations and persons affiliated with ISIS and Al-Qaeda operating in Syria and Iraq. The report may strain relations between Georgia…