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

Zoya

Okruashvili, Japaridze, Melia—tomorrow it could be Gvaramia. How far will Ivanishvili go, and what should the response be? In the past, something like this would have shaken the country, but now it feels like nothing is happening.

Nika

Bidzina’s people and GD veterans are slowly leaving, and Kobakhidze’s men are taking over. Is Kobakhidze now the real power?

Eka

First, Secretary Rubio criticizes Georgian Dream, then Trump congratulates Kavelashvili, after that Bidzina snubs the ambassador, now a U.S. senator is engaged with Kobakhidze. Can you explain what’s going on? If they don’t recognize the GD government, why meet them?

Nia

What do the Polish and French embassy warnings really mean? Should we expect the same treatment entering their countries?

Soso

Does your podcast only cover politics? Can you say a few words about football? The Champions League final is on Saturday—do you think Kvara will lift the trophy?

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!

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

Zoya

Okruashvili, Japaridze, Melia—tomorrow it could be Gvaramia. How far will Ivanishvili go, and what should the response be? In the past, something like this would have shaken the country, but now it feels like nothing is happening.

Nika

Bidzina’s people and GD veterans are slowly leaving, and Kobakhidze’s men are taking over. Is Kobakhidze now the real power?

Eka

First, Secretary Rubio criticizes Georgian Dream, then Trump congratulates Kavelashvili, after that Bidzina snubs the ambassador, now a U.S. senator is engaged with Kobakhidze. Can you explain what’s going on? If they don’t recognize the GD government, why meet them?

Nia

What do the Polish and French embassy warnings really mean? Should we expect the same treatment entering their countries?

Soso

Does your podcast only cover politics? Can you say a few words about football? The Champions League final is on Saturday—do you think Kvara will lift the trophy?

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

Welcome to a new episode of Talk Georgia! Former Secretary of Defence Tinatin Khidasheli, now Civic IDEA Chairperson is joining me to explore:

Ivanishvili: Her Views Then and Now

What Gomelauri’s Resignation Signals

Are We Already Living in a Dictatorship?

A Crack in the Georgian Dream?

The Risks of Georgia’s China Stratetic Partnership

and much more. 

Welcome to a new episode of Talk Georgia! Former Secretary of Defence Tinatin Khidasheli, now Civic IDEA Chairperson is joining me to explore:

Ivanishvili: Her Views Then and Now

What Gomelauri’s Resignation Signals

Are We Already Living in a Dictatorship?

A Crack in the Georgian Dream?

The Risks of Georgia’s China Stratetic Partnership

and much more. 

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

Questions Answered:

David

What does Zura Japaridze’s arrest reveal about the state of Ivanishvili’s regime, and how might it impact further developments?

Lana

Why do Georgian Dream leaders openly praise anti-European and anti-democratic moves while still claiming EU membership by 2030 — is it ideology or strategy?

Levan

The U.S. Secretary of State called the Georgian Dream government anti-American and warned of consequences. What does this mean in practical terms for GD?Ana

How can Independence Day be celebrated with those undermining the country’s sovereignty?Ketie

Why was an EU diplomat denied entry to Georgia, and what does it signal?

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

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

Questions Answered:

David

What does Zura Japaridze’s arrest reveal about the state of Ivanishvili’s regime, and how might it impact further developments?

Lana

Why do Georgian Dream leaders openly praise anti-European and anti-democratic moves while still claiming EU membership by 2030 — is it ideology or strategy?

Levan

The U.S. Secretary of State called the Georgian Dream government anti-American and warned of consequences. What does this mean in practical terms for GD?
Ana

How can Independence Day be celebrated with those undermining the country’s sovereignty?
Ketie

Why was an EU diplomat denied entry to Georgia, and what does it signal?

Please send you 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!

Welcome to a new episode of Talk Georgia! Ambassador Giorgi Badridze, now a Senior Fellow at the Rondeli Foundation is joining me to explore:

• What does it mean to serve 25 years in diplomacy under three very different presidents?

• Can Georgia’s current diplomats serve both oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili and the national interest?

• The post–Cold War world order has shifted — what’s next for Georgia?

• Russian vs. Georgian authoritarianism: what’s the difference?

• Why do Western allies continue to support Georgia as it slides toward autocracy?

And much more…

Welcome to a new episode of Talk Georgia!
Ambassador Giorgi Badridze, now a Senior Fellow at the Rondeli Foundation is joining me to explore:

• What does it mean to serve 25 years in diplomacy under three very different presidents?

• Can Georgia’s current diplomats serve both oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili and the national interest?

• The post–Cold War world order has shifted — what’s next for Georgia?

• Russian vs. Georgian authoritarianism: what’s the difference?

• Why do Western allies continue to support Georgia as it slides toward autocracy?

And much more…