The nation of Georgia hosts NATO exercises against Russian threat

The World

 NATO is staging war games in the nation of Georgia this month. Georgia is applying to join NATO to gain protection from further Russian aggression. Russia invaded and occupied parts of Georgia in 2008, so its NATO membership is controversial. Host Marco Werman speaks with retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, the former US Army commander in Europe, who believes strongly that Georgia should be admitted to NATO despite Russian objections.

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