Salome Zourabichvili has emerged as a defiant figure in Georgia's political crisis, becoming a rallying symbol against authoritarianism.
While her role is largely ceremonial, she has galvanized public sentiment, especially among the youth facing government oppression.
The election of Mikheil Kavelashvili as her successor, viewed as a pawn of the ruling Georgian Dream, raises concerns about the future of democracy.
Protests across the country have surged, with demonstrators resisting crackdowns and expressing solidarity in their demands for change.
Zourabichvili's alignment with these movements highlights her role in preserving Georgia’s democratic identity amidst growing isolation from Western institutions.