**US Ex-Diplomat: Tbilisi-Washington Relations Won’t Improve Under Ivanishvili**
John Herbst, a former US diplomat in Georgia, has spoken out against the current government’s leadership. He believes that under Bidzina Ivanishvili’s guidance, relations between Washington and Tbilisi will not get any better.
**Criticism of Kobakhidze**
Herbst targeted Giorgi Kobakhidze, a high-ranking official, specifically. He pointed out that Kobakhidze has friendly ties with Iran. Herbst sees this as proof that Kobakhidze is not on the side of Georgia’s allies, including the US.
**No Improvement Expected**
Herbst’s statement suggests that he does not think relations between Tbilisi and Washington will improve under Ivanishvili’s leadership. He seems to be skeptical of the current government’s ability to strengthen ties with its key ally, the US.
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