I think the Russian incursion only makes it MORE likely that Georgia will solidify its alliance with the West, not less. The only question is how resolute the West will be in defending Georgian rights to join NATO.

I mean, what is the advantage to Georgia in being dictated to by gangsters in the Kremlin? Of course Russia can keep those areas and populations that wish to restore their slavery to the Motherland. If the Kremlin can stretch its teat all the way down into the Caucasus, I suppose people will settle for that kind of security…