Robert Parsons is international editor of France 24. He earned a doctorate at Glasgow University for a thesis on the origins of Georgian nationalism. He was the BBC's Moscow correspondent (1993-2002), and worked at RFE/RL as director of its Georgian service, senior correspondent and chief producer for multimedia projects.

Recent articles

Russia is tightening its pressure on Georgia, using its influence over Abkhazia and South Ossetia as a lever. Why, and where is Europe, asks Robert Parsons.

Georgia's combative president is presenting a conciliatory face after his disputed election victory. Mikheil Saakashvili's stance presents the opposition with a tough choice, says Robert Parsons.

A hyperactive president and a febrile opposition leave Georgians with a tough electoral choice, reports Robert Parsons in Tbilisi.

An intolerant president and a fragmented opposition both need to learn lessons from Georgia's period of turmoil if the country's modernisation is to resume, says Robert Parsons.

Moscow is determined to bully Tbilisi into submission. But Mikheil Saakashvili may have a surprise for Vladimir Putin, writes Robert Parsons.