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:

Lily

What was the real purpose of Kobakhidze’s letter to President Trump and Vice President Vance? Was it a desperate move by Ivanishvili to provoke a response from the new U.S. administration—or just a PR stunt by the ruling party to blind supporters after failed attempts to mend ties with the U.S.?

Ramaz

Could you explain what the “deep state” actually means, or is—and has anyone besides Ivanishvili ever claimed to have defeated it?

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