Daily News Article - March 20, 2008
1. a) Who is the president of Georgia?
b) What did he say about President Bush's support for Georgia's admittance to NATO?
2. What needs to happen for Georgia to be admitted to NATO?
3. Which non-member country is strongly opposed to Georgia's entry into NATO?
4. Name the countries that have aligned with the West instead of Russia and begun the MAP process.
5. Which country hopes to begin the MAP process with Georgia?
6. The U.S. is endorsing Georgia's bid to join NATO. Which NATO member opposes Georgia's admittance?
7. What will be the two top issues of NATO's summit in Bucharest next month? Be specific.
In addition to Russia's opposition to Georgia's joining NATO, President Saakashvili faces some questions about his crackdown on an opposition rally in November. Read more about Georgia and how President Saakashvili became president in the aftermath of the Rose Revolution here.