Abstract

This article examines the meaning and feasibility of restoring Georgia’s territorial integrity. Drawing on historical developments and a legal review of international norms, it argues that the restoration of violated borders remains effectively unfulfilled by the UN system and related institutions. The discussion traces Georgia’s territorial contraction from the twelfth century through Soviet-era losses, the 2008 recognition of Abkhazia and Samachablo, and the continuing effects of creeping occupation. The author also assesses present-day prospects through proposed institutional, diplomatic, and sanctions-based measures, and considers the status of Abkhazia and South Ossetia within Georgia. Overall, the study portrays restoration as both a legal question and a test of international accountability.