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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:

Rati 

Five years in prison for a respected 72-year-old doctor. What message is Ivanishvili trying to send with this?

Nia 

Georgian Rail bosses are under investigation for fraud - does that signal more purges inside the GD?

Justin

What is happening within the United National Movement? Could anyone explain?

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!

Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHAREThis 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: Rati Five years in prison for a respected 72-year-old doctor. What message is Ivanishvili trying to send with this?Nia Georgian Rail bosses are under investigation for fraud - does that signal more purges inside the GD?JustinWhat is happening within the United National Movement? Could anyone explain?Please send your questions for the next show to [email protected]

Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHAREGuest: Tamar Oniani | Chair of the Georgian Young Lawyers' Association01:47 - Tamar’s Personal JourneyHow challenging is it to chair GYLA while simultaneously pursuing a master's degree in Human Rights Law at the University of Oxford?05:09 - GYLA's Current SituationGYLA has temporarily transitioned into a crisis mode of operation. What led to this decision, and what does "crisis mode" mean in practical terms?10:55 - Recent Cases of Torture and Police AbuseThere have been numerous reports in recent months of detainees being beaten and tortured inside police stations. What evidence suggests these are not isolated incidents but part of a systemic pattern? How are these cases connected to the mass beatings and alleged torture during the dispersal of the 2024–2025 pro-EU demonstrations?18:58 - Authoritarian Legislative Changes in Georgia (2024–2026)Georgia has adopted a series of highly controversial laws, ranging from the so-called "Russian Law" on foreign influence to the recently enacted grants law and amendments affecting political parties. From the perspective of the rule of law and human rights, what do these legislative changes reveal about the country's overall trajectory? How is Georgia moving from the rule of law to rule by law?23:05 - The Current State of Georgia's Justice SystemGiven the current political and legal environment, what are the biggest challenges facing the country in the years ahead?27:23 - GYLA's Strategic LitigationWhat are the latest developments in GYLA's work before the European Court of Human Rights? What does strategic litigation involve, and why doesn't the process end even after winning a case before the Strasbourg Court?34:18 - GYLA's 2024 Election Vote Secrecy CaseWhat would happen if GYLA wins its 2024 election vote secrecy case before the European Court of Human Rights? What would the implementation of such a judgment look like, and what legal and practical consequences could it have for Georgia?

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Guest: Tamar Oniani | Chair of the Georgian Young Lawyers' Association

- Tamar’s Personal Journey

- GYLA’s Current Situation

- Recent Cases of Torture and Police Abuse

- Legislative Changes in Georgia (2024–2026)

- Assessment of the Current State of Georgia’s Justice System

- GYLA’s Strategic International Litigation

Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHAREThis 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: FelixWhat explains PM Kobakhidze’s excessive praise of Ivanishvili, calling him a grand master of politics and dedicating a special briefing to his achievements? Isn’t that a bit too much, even by Georgian Dream’s standards?LucaIf Georgian Dream is genuinely interested in resetting relations with the United States, doesn’t Kobakhidze have enough common sense not to call Rubio a liar and dismiss Joe Wilson as unserious? And shouldn’t he stop boasting about Georgia’s comprehensive strategic partnership with China?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!

Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHAREThis 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: FelixWhat explains PM Kobakhidze’s excessive praise of Ivanishvili, calling him a grand master of politics and dedicating a special briefing to his achievements? Isn’t that a bit too much, even by Georgian Dream’s standards?LucaIf Georgian Dream is genuinely interested in resetting relations with the United States, doesn’t Kobakhidze have enough common sense not to call Rubio a liar and dismiss Joe Wilson as unserious? And shouldn’t he stop boasting about Georgia’s comprehensive strategic partnership with China?Please send your questions for the next show to [email protected]

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Guest: Giorgi Tumasyan | Georgia First Political Initiative | MPA, Chairman of Armenian Community Platform of Georgia.

01:51 – Introducing the guest

02:52 – Analysis of the Armenian election results

12:22 – Assessing Russian interference in Armenia’s elections: has Moscow failed miserably, or is the game just beginning? What should Pashinyan’s government do to deter the Kremlin?

24:17 – Can Prime Minister Pashinyan continue walking a tightrope between Russia and the West? How can he defend Armenia’s democracy from Russian influence without becoming an autocrat himself?

43:51 – The impact of Armenia’s elections on Georgia: how a more democratic Armenia under Pashinyan’s government could become a second home for Georgians and support their struggle against authoritarianism

51:48 – Regional and geopolitical implications of Pashinyan’s electoral victory: can Armenia keep U.S. and EU attention focused on the South Caucasus? What should the EU do to shield Armenia from Russian pressure?

1:04:28 – Final message from Giorgi Tumasyan

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Guest: Giorgi Tumasyan | Georgia First Political Initiative | MPA, Chairman of Armenian Community Platform of Georgia.

01:51 – Introducing the guest

02:52 – Analysis of the Armenian election results

12:22 – Assessing Russian interference in Armenia’s elections: has Moscow failed miserably, or is the game just beginning? What should Pashinyan’s government do to deter the Kremlin?

24:17 – Can Prime Minister Pashinyan continue walking a tightrope between Russia and the West? How can he defend Armenia’s democracy from Russian influence without becoming an autocrat himself?

43:51 – The impact of Armenia’s elections on Georgia: how a more democratic Armenia under Pashinyan’s government could become a second home for Georgians and support their struggle against authoritarianism

51:48 – Regional and geopolitical implications of Pashinyan’s electoral victory: can Armenia keep U.S. and EU attention focused on the South Caucasus? What should the EU do to shield Armenia from Russian pressure?

1:04:28 – Final message from Giorgi Tumasyan