Mikheil Saakashvili was no angel when he served as Georgia's president from 2004 to 2013. In certain respects he modernised his country, a former Soviet republic of 4.5m people, and raised its profile in the western world. But the longer he stayed in power, the more he tarnished his record on democracy and the rule of law. However, his failings as a leader do not mean that Georgia's present authorities were wise last week to file criminal charges against him for alleged abuse of power.
Financial Times: A bad time to rake over Georgia’s past
Former President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili.
