According to the survey, conducted by the National Democratic Institute (NDI), 31 % of respondents believe that Russian military aggression is the biggest threat to the national security of Georgia.

To the question: “What is the top threat to Georgia’s national security?” The majority of Georgians named Russian military aggression (31 percent), the occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia (11 percent), Russian propaganda (10 percent), terrorism (4 percent).

To the question, what Georgia can do to boost its national security, 28 percent of NDI respondents believe that the NATO membership is a wayout; EU membership – 11 percent; The leader, who is an individual decision maker- 11 percent; 6% of respondents consider that the country needs to strengthen its democracy; And 9% think that Georgia should boost its defence capabilities.

The survey results reflect data collected from March 28 to April 15. The average margin of error is +/- 2,3 %.