For centuries, Georgia, nestled amidst the snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus Mountains, has been a crossroads of empires and cultures. Imagine a land that echoes with the clash of swords from Alexander the Great’s campaigns and the hushed reverence of Byzantine mosaics. Today, this ancient land is once again undergoing a transformation, emerging as a surprising beacon of democratic reform in the post-Soviet era. Its journey, like the mythical phoenix rising from the ashes, is a story of remarkable progress intertwined with lingering challenges.