Beka Kobakhidze

In this discussion, Beka Kobakhidze, a professor and expert on Georgian politics, sheds light on the recent pro-democracy protests in Georgia that erupted after the Prime Minister suspended EU accession. The talk reveals the government's violent crackdown on demonstrators and the increasing influence of Russia in the region. Kobakhidze connects these events to broader trends of rising authoritarianism and public resistance. The resilience of the protesters is emphasized, along with their aspirations for democratic governance and Euro-Atlantic integration.