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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 Questions of the week:

GD calls OSCE, EU, and US agents of the "deep state." Yet they are celebrating Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili's visit to a conference in Washington, the very heart of the so-called "deep state”, as well as President Trump's thank-you letter. How do you explain this contradiction?

The Prosecutor's Office says its anti-corruption campaign is continuing and that 28 people have been arrested. But we still don't know who they are. Who is being targeted this time, and are we likely to see current or former ministers among them?

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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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 Questions of the week:

GD calls OSCE, EU, and US agents of the "deep state." Yet they are celebrating Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili's visit to a conference in Washington, the very heart of the so-called "deep state”, as well as President Trump's thank-you letter. How do you explain this contradiction?

The Prosecutor's Office says its anti-corruption campaign is continuing and that 28 people have been arrested. But we still don't know who they are. Who is being targeted this time, and are we likely to see current or former ministers among them?

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

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PLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHAREGuest: Defense and Security Expert, Former Diplomat Zurab Parjiani

01:29 Introducing the Guest

03:20 Ivanishvili, Power, and the Georgian StateWhat is Bidzina Ivanishvili ultimately trying to achieve?

11:48 Georgia's Strategic Direction: The West, Russia, or Strategic Ambiguity?Has Georgia abandoned its long-standing Western course?

19:01 Georgia in a Shifting Geopolitical Environment Where does Georgia fit into today's changing geopolitical landscape?25:53 The Future of the Georgian State What kind of state could Georgia become over the next five years?

34:28 Georgia's National SecurityWhat is the country's greatest national security vulnerability?

Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHAREGuest: Defense and Security Expert, Former Diplomat Zurab ParjianiIvanishvili, Power, and the Georgian StateWhat is Bidzina Ivanishvili ultimately trying to achieve?Georgia's Strategic DirectionThe West, Russia, or Strategic Ambiguity?Has Georgia abandoned its long-standing Western course?Georgia in a Shifting Geopolitical Environment Where does Georgia fit into today's changing geopolitical landscape?The Future of the Georgian State What kind of state could Georgia become over the next five years?Georgia's National SecurityWhat is the country's greatest national security vulnerability?

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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 Questions of the week:

Ivanishvili leading Georgia towards long-term isolation and one-man rule as NATO shuts out Georgian Dream and the OSCE questions the integrity of future elections? Are Georgia’s NATO and EU aspirations effectively over?

The opposition says that by the end of August, all major opposition figures will be jailed or exiled, and their parties banned. Do you agree? If Ivanishvili's power is secure, why tighten the screws even further?

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 Questions of the week:

Ivanishvili leading Georgia towards long-term isolation and one-man rule as NATO shuts out Georgian Dream and the OSCE questions the integrity of future elections? Are Georgia’s NATO and EU aspirations effectively over?

The opposition says that by the end of August, all major opposition figures will be jailed or exiled, and their parties banned. Do you agree? If Ivanishvili's power is secure, why tighten the screws even further?

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: Victor Kipiani, Chairman of the Georgia First Party.

02:30 Why launch a new political party - and why now? What are the challenges ahead?

07:10 The core mission of Georgia First and what makes it different

17:09 Who is Georgia First trying to represent?

19:58 How independent is Victor Kipiani? Why should voters trust he no longer represents Ivanishvili's interests?

23:48 What would Victor Kipiani have done differently if he had led the opposition?

28:15 Does he see a role for Bidzina Ivanishvili in Georgia's future politics?

29:47 Georgia First's economic vision for Georgia35:56 Georgia's foreign policy and its role in the region

45:57 Is he concerned that Ivanishvili may see him as a traitor and seek revenge?

50:57 Looking ahead: what would success for Georgia First and for Georgia look like in five years?

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Guest: Victor Kipiani, Chairman of the Georgia First Party.

02:30 Why launch a new political party - and why now? What are the challenges ahead?

07:10 The core mission of Georgia First and what makes it different

17:09 Who is Georgia First trying to represent?

19:58 How independent is Victor Kipiani? Why should voters trust he no longer represents Ivanishvili's interests?

23:48 What would Victor Kipiani have done differently if he had led the opposition?

28:15 Does he see a role for Bidzina Ivanishvili in Georgia's future politics?

29:47 Georgia First's economic vision for Georgia35:56 Georgia's foreign policy and its role in the region

45:57 Is he concerned that Ivanishvili may see him as a traitor and seek revenge?

50:57 Looking ahead: what would success for Georgia First and for Georgia look like in five years?