The US intelligence service speaks about two major obstacles to Georgia"s pro-Western perspective. The report states that "Russia’s continued occupation of 20 percent of Georgia’s territory and efforts to undermine its Western integration will remain the primary sources of Tbilisi’s insecurity. The ruling Georgian Dream party is likely to seek to stymie the opposition and reduce institutional constraints on its power."
The US intelligence chief when speaking about the threats of 2018, most frequently mentioned Russia. Daniel Coutis has presented the official report of the United States intelligence service to the Senate Committee.

Former foreign minister of Georgia Giorgi Vashadze believes that external threats from Russia and internal threat such as pressure on opposition are an alarming signal to the Georgian Dream.

Former Secretary of the Security Council Giga Bokeria believes that US intelligence accurately describes Georgia"s challenges.