Georgia Election

The recent election in Georgia seems to satisfy all but the opposition parties and Russia. Mikheil Saakashvili was re-elected on January 5 in an election which was monitored by several hundred international observers who say it was a significant step for democracy, even though there are some problems which need to be corrected. The opposition parties, however, are saying the election results were falsified.

One of the articles brought up an interesting point as well. In the Iraq war, Georgia is an ally of the United States, providing 2,000 troops, which is more than any country other than the United States and Britain.

Here are some articles to check out:

International Herald Tribune: US Says Georgian Election Largely in Step With International Standards
Transitions Online: 'A Triumphant Step'
New York Times: Pro-Western President Re-elected in Georgia
BBC: Georgian President 'Re-elected'