Russia remains the main threat in Georgia"s new defense strategy.  The results of the August  war, signing the bilateral agreement with de facto governments by Russia,  increasing militarization and  absence of international peacekeeping forces on the occupied territories - these are  the reasons why the government speaks about the possible risk of renewing military aggression. The 45-page strategic document prepared by the Ministry of Defense states that the Kremlin tries to weaken state institutions, strengthening pro-Russian public and political groups by using soft force,.

The document prepared by the Ministry mentions a possible  spread of organized crime in the occupied territories. Recognition of independence of Russia"s occupied territories is assessed as a gross violation of Georgia"s sovereignty and international law.