Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, speaking during a discussion at the Institute of International and European Affairs in Dublin, stated that the 2008 Russo-Georgian war and the 2014 and 2022 invasions of Ukraine could have been avoided were it not for certain forces that provoked them. He also reiterated the narrative surrounding the existence of the so-called “Global War Party,” which he alleged sought to ignite another conflict in Georgia.
“I am convinced that all three of these wars could have been avoided: the 2008 Russo-Georgian war, as well as the two Russo-Ukrainian wars. But, unfortunately, certain influential figures did not want these wars to be prevented,” Kobakhidze stated.
Furthermore, according to Kobakhidze, an envoy of the “Global War Party” demanded that the Georgian leadership open a “second front” against Russia on the country’s territory. He claims he personally attended this meeting alongside his predecessor.
“An individual came to us who directly and categorically demanded that Georgia open a second front. We assert that this person was a representative of the ‘Global War Party,’ and we are certain of this. Moreover, this individual held a very high official status and was linked to official bodies and agencies,” he said, adding that he never discloses the identities of “Global War Party” representatives because doing so is “dangerous.”
At the same time, Kobakhidze insisted that it was neither the European Union nor the United States—including the former US administration—that attempted to drag Georgia into war. According to him, this was an attempt by specific forces wielding substantial influence over decision-making processes in both the EU and the United States.