Protest and Defiance in Georgia

This chapter explores the escalating political unrest in Tbilisi, Georgia, following the election of a new president amid public dissatisfaction and an increasing influence from Moscow. It highlights the evolution of protests from initial confrontations to diverse, grassroots movements against government suppression. The resilience of demonstrators, including a poignant act of defiance by a young protester, encapsulates the broader struggle for democratic values and economic alignment with the West.