Beka Bajelidze

Laura Linderman, Beka Bajelidze, and Thomas de Waal dive into the complex dynamics of Abkhazia, caught between Russian dominance and the possibility of reconciliation with Georgia. They discuss growing anti-Russian sentiment among Abkhazia’s populace and explore how this could signal a geopolitical shift. The panel examines the strategic role of Russia's military presence, the economic dependencies of Abkhazia, and the region's turbulent leadership changes amid protests against Moscow's influence, capturing a compelling snapshot of a pivotal moment in the South Caucasus.