EU and Russia jostle for influence in Georgia
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English - March 21, 2023 17:14 - 26 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingNews roundtable discussion interview politics current affairs foreign affairs economy news current events debates heated discussions Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Thousands took to the streets of Georgia’s capital Tbilisi when the government proposed a ‘Foreign Agent’ bill. Critics described the law as Russia-style, and the show of public anger led to it being withdrawn.
On the face of it, the demonstrations appeared to highlight the country’s political fault lines. A pro-Russia elite versus a pro-EU public. But is it really as straightforward as that?
Guests:
Manana Kochladze
Democratisation and Human Rights Lead at CEE Bankwatch Network
Tornike Sharashenidze
Professor at the Georgia Institute of Public Relations
Domitilla Sagramoso
Senior Lecturer in Security and Development
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