**Protests in Georgia to Continue**
The protests in Georgia are expected to grow larger this spring. Analyst Vakhtang Dzabiradze says the government, led by Georgian Dream, is trying to suppress the demonstrations before they become too big.
According to Dzabiradze, Georgian Dream wants to stop the protests before sanctions take effect and the economic crisis gets worse. He believes that despite efforts to crack down on protesters, it’s unlikely to completely stop them.
**No Breakthrough Expected**
Dzabiradze says a major breakthrough in the situation is not expected this spring. The opposition, led by Georgian Dream, cannot force early elections, but the government also can’t fully stop the protests.
The country is currently at an impasse, with no clear resolution in sight. Dzabiradze thinks that even if new elections were held tomorrow, Georgian Dream would still come out on top, but its leadership might struggle to form a majority coalition or become an opposition party.
**Need for Opposition Leadership**
Dzabiradze emphasizes the need for strong opposition leadership. He believes that figures associated with the past should step back and let newer leaders take charge. Salome Zourabichvili is seen as one of the best candidates to lead the opposition, but she would need to take certain steps to gain acceptance from protesters.
**Russian Troop Deployment**
There are concerns that Georgian Dream might ask Russia for military help if they face significant problems. Dzabiradze says this is a possible scenario and could be used as an excuse by Russian intelligence to deploy troops in Georgia, similar to what happened in Kazakhstan.
Dzabiradze believes that Georgian Dream wants to retain power at all costs and might use any means necessary to achieve their goal. He concludes that the situation in Georgia remains complex and difficult to predict.
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