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This is a special edition of Talk Georgia, which airs every Sunday at 22:00, where Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze answer audience questions about Georgian and regional politics.

Top Question of the week from Nona

What do you think Ivanishvili’s meeting with Aliyev was about? He doesn’t usually meet foreign leaders. Was it business, transit routes, developments in Iran, or something else? And why did his “mouthpiece” Shatirishvili suddenly resurface again and predict Orbán’s defeat?

Please send your questions for the next show to [email protected]

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This is a special edition of Talk Georgia, which airs every Sunday at 22:00, where Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze answer audience questions about Georgian and regional politics.

Top Question of the week from Nona

What do you think Ivanishvili’s meeting with Aliyev was about? He doesn’t usually meet foreign leaders. Was it business, transit routes, developments in Iran, or something else? And why did his “mouthpiece” Shatirishvili suddenly resurface again and predict Orbán’s defeat?

Please send your questions for the next show to [email protected]

Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!

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Guest: Giorgi Labadze — Director of the Georgian American Freedom Alliance (GAFA) | PhD in American Studies | Expert in U.S. politics

Key topics on the CPAC agenda: What’s shaping U.S. political discussions— Iran, China, oil prices, and more?

Why the Georgia Dream, which claims ideological alignment with Trump’s MAGA line was not present on the forum? 

Iran war outcome: a two‑week ceasefire with unclear terms and both sides claiming victory — what does this mean for the U.S. exit, domestic framing, transatlantic unity, Ukraine, and Trump’s legacy?

U.S. activity in the Caucasus is increasing - engagement with Armenia and Azerbaijan, VP Vance’s visit, TRIPP and Middle Corridor plans - while Georgia appears sidelined. Is this due to limited U.S. interest, the Georgian Dream government, or other factors?

Rubio–Kobakhidze contact has happened - Georgian Dream calls it a reset, while the U.S. frames it as narrow security engagement, likely linked to Iran, followed by Iran’s warning and a U.S. military cargo landing in Georgia. What is the real state of U.S.–Georgia relations? Can the government repair ties and seize new opportunities? What should the Georgian opposition do, and what else lies ahead?

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Guest: Giorgi Labadze — Director of the Georgian American Freedom Alliance (GAFA) | PhD in American Studies | Expert in U.S. politics

Key topics on the CPAC agenda: What’s shaping U.S. political discussions— Iran, China, oil prices, and more?

Why the Georgia Dream, which claims ideological alignment with Trump’s MAGA line was not present on the forum? 

Iran war outcome: a two‑week ceasefire with unclear terms and both sides claiming victory — what does this mean for the U.S. exit, domestic framing, transatlantic unity, Ukraine, and Trump’s legacy?

U.S. activity in the Caucasus is increasing - engagement with Armenia and Azerbaijan, VP Vance’s visit, TRIPP and Middle Corridor plans - while Georgia appears sidelined. Is this due to limited U.S. interest, the Georgian Dream government, or other factors?

Rubio–Kobakhidze contact has happened - Georgian Dream calls it a reset, while the U.S. frames it as narrow security engagement, likely linked to Iran, followed by Iran’s warning and a U.S. military cargo landing in Georgia. What is the real state of U.S.–Georgia relations? Can the government repair ties and seize new opportunities? What should the Georgian opposition do, and what else lies ahead?

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This is a special edition of Talk Georgia, which airs every Sunday at 22:00, where Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze answer audience questions about Georgian and regional politics.

Top Question of the week from Londa

High-level contact between Secretary Rubio and PM Kobakhidze has finally taken place. Is this a reset and recognition of Georgian Dream, as they claim, or a move driven by the Iran war and geopolitics? What does this promise for the Georgian Dream, especially against the backdrop of the Iranian ambassador’s aggressive statements?

Please send your questions for the next show to [email protected]

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This is a special edition of Talk Georgia, which airs every Sunday at 22:00, where Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze answer audience questions about Georgian and regional politics.

Top Question of the week from Londa

High-level contact between Secretary Rubio and PM Kobakhidze has finally taken place. Is this a reset and recognition of Georgian Dream, as they claim, or a move driven by the Iran war and geopolitics? What does this promise for the Georgian Dream, especially against the backdrop of the Iranian ambassador’s aggressive statements?

Please send your questions for the next show to [email protected]

Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!

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Guest: Guest: László Róbert Mézes. Hungarian Journalist | Social Activist

- What brought him to Georgia, and specifically to the Rustaveli Avenue protests

- László's perspective on Georgian politics, including parallels with Hungarian politics

- The upcoming Hungarian elections: what do polls tell us. - Key dynamics and strategies shaping the Hungarian election campaign

- What could change if Péter Magyar and his Tisza Party win the elections

- Additional insights and broader context

Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHAREGuest: Guest: László Róbert Mézes. Hungarian Journalist | Social Activist - What brought him to Georgia, and specifically to the Rustaveli Avenue protests- László's perspective on Georgian politics, including parallels with Hungarian politics- The upcoming Hungarian elections: what do polls tell us. - Key dynamics and strategies shaping the Hungarian election campaign- What could change if Péter Magyar and his Tisza Party win the elections- Additional insights and broader context