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Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Weekly News Update. July 26Talk 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!2025-07-2609 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze. Episode 11. TrailerTOMORROW at 22:00 on Talk Georgia Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze will be answering your questions on Georgian and international politics: Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: Questions Answered:Local electrons are now very close. The opposition is still divided on participation. What will be the best thing to do? If Ivanishvili is Russia's puppet, how come that NATO and US military drills are back in Georgia? Please send your questions for the next show to talkgeorgia1@gmail.com2025-07-2600 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Dr Sergi Kapanadze - Episode 13Talk Georgia's Episode 13Guest: Dr Sergi Kapanadze, GRASS Founder, Editor of GeopoliticsDiscussed: Diagnosing Georgia: Where are we now as a state? What would losing visa-free travel mean for Georgia? Could Ivanishvili’s dictatorship lead to a union state with Russia?What’s the way out and forward? And much more.Send you questions to talkgeorgia1@gmail.com2025-07-2446 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Dr Sergi Kapanadze - Episode 13. TrailerTalk Georgia's Episode 13Guest: Dr Sergi Kapanadze, GRASS Founder, Editor of GeopoliticsDiscussed: Diagnosing Georgia: Where are we now as a state? What would losing visa-free travel mean for Georgia? Could Ivanishvili’s dictatorship lead to a union state with Russia?What’s the way out and forward? And much more.2025-07-2300 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze. Episode 10Talk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze. Episode 10.Questions Answered:How likely is it that visa-free travel will be suspended starting September 1? Can it still be avoided?Does Bachiashvili have any realistic option other than handing over his Bitcoins to Bidzina?Now that President Trump appears angry with Putin and is ready to send weapons to Ukraine, what message does that send to Georgian Dream?Please send your questions for the next show to talkgeorgia1@gmail.com2025-07-2040 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Weekly News Update. July 19Talk 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!2025-07-1908 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze. Episode 10. TrailerTOMORROW at 22:00 on Talk Georgia Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze will be answering your questions on Georgian and international politics: Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: Questions Answered:ZviadHow likely is it that visa-free travel will be suspended starting September 1? Can it still be avoided?TedDoes Bachiashvili have any realistic option other than handing over his Bitcoins to Bidzina?LIkaNow that President Trump appears angry with Putin and is ready to s...2025-07-1900 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: UNM Chair Tina Bokuchava - Episode 12Talk Georgia's Episode 12Guest: UNM Chair Tina BokuchavaDiscussed: Why is opposition unity so elusive?Ivanishvili’s message is clear: he owns the country. What’s the opposition’s counter-message?Targeted sanctions are urgently needed — what is the West waiting for?What’s the strategy to decisively defeat the oligarch?And much more..2025-07-171h 00
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: UNM Chair Tina Bokuchava - Episode 12. TrailerTalk Georgia's Episode 12Guest: UNM Chair Tina BokuchavaDiscussed: Why is opposition unity so elusive?Ivanishvili’s message is clear: he owns the country. What’s the opposition’s counter-message?Targeted sanctions are urgently needed — what is the West waiting for?What’s the strategy to decisively defeat the oligarch?And much more..2025-07-1600 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze. Episode 9In this episode of Talk Georgia Question Time Nodar Kharshiladze and Giorgi Rukhadze will be answering audience's questions on Georgian and international politics: Ambassador Dunnigan described the letter Georgian Dream sent to the Trump administration as “threatening, insulting, and unserious.” What could have been in that letter to spark such a strong reaction in Washington?The European Parliament has called for cutting Georgia off from SWIFT and imposing sectoral sanctions. If that happens, could Georgian banks face collapse?Did Tornike Rizhvadze really try to take his own life - and Giorgi Ramishvili was genui...2025-07-1340 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Weekly News Update. July 12Talk 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!2025-07-1208 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze. Episode 9. TrailerTOMORROW at 22:00 on Talk Georgia Nodar Kharshiladze and I will be answering your questions on Georgian and international politics: Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: Ambassador Dunnigan described the letter Georgian Dream sent to the Trump administration as “threatening, insulting, and unserious.” What could have been in that letter to spark such a strong reaction in Washington?The European Parliament has called for cutting Georgia off from SWIFT and imposing sectoral sanctions. If that happens, could Georgian banks face collapse?Did Tornike Rizhvadze really try to take his own life - and G...2025-07-1200 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Ilia University Professor Hans Gutbrod, - Episode 11Talk Georgia's Episode 11 Guest: Hans Gutbrod, Professor at Ilia State University.Discussed: Is Georgia Truly a Special Country?What makes Georgia unique - and what might Georgians misunderstand about themselves?The Turning Points in Georgian PoliticsWhat have been the defining moments in recent political history? Are we currently living through another such turning point, or has it already passed us by?Ivanishvili Through a Shakespearean LensWhat kind of ruler is Bidzina Ivanishvili? If he were a character in a Shakespearean tragedy, what type o...2025-07-1058 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Ilia University Professor Hans Gutbrod, - Episode 11. TrailerTomorrow at 22:00 Talk Georgia's Episode 11 will dropGuest: Hans Gutbrod, Professor at Ilia State University.We'll discuss: Is Georgia Truly a Special Country?What makes Georgia unique - and what might Georgians misunderstand about themselves?The Turning Points in Georgian PoliticsWhat have been the defining moments in recent political history? Are we currently living through another such turning point, or has it already passed us by?Ivanishvili Through a Shakespearean LensWhat kind of ruler is Bidzina Ivanishvili? I...2025-07-0900 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze. Episode 8In this episode of Talk Georgia Queston Time Nodar Kharshiladze and I will be answering your questions on Georgian and international politics: Is Kavelashvili’s offer of pardons for election participation a political maneuver? and can the unity of eight opposition parties around a boycott gain traction without Lelo and Gakharia?What message does Kobakhidze’s absence from the U.S. reception and the Deputy FM’s condolences to the Iranian Embassy send? Should we expect any response from Israel or the U.S.? Could Kobakhidze’s urgent meeting with business leaders be connecte...2025-07-0644 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Weekly News Update. July 5Talk 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!2025-07-0508 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze. Episode 8. TrailerTOMORROW at 22:00 on Talk Georgia Nodar Kharshiladze and I will be answering your questions on Georgian and international politics: Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: Is Kavelashvili’s offer of pardons for election participation a political maneuver? and can the unity of eight opposition parties around a boycott gain traction without Lelo and Gakharia?What message does Kobakhidze’s absence from the U.S. reception and the Deputy FM’s condolences to the Iranian Embassy send? Should we expect any response from Israel or the U.S.? Could Kobakhidze’s urgent meeti...2025-07-0500 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Federalists Leader Giga Bokeria - Episode 10Talk Georgia's Episode 10 .Guest: Giga Bokeria, Federalists LeaderTopics discussed:Serbia, Georgia, Ukraine — What Is the Legacy of the Velvet Revolutions?Eight parties have finally agreed to stand together. What strategy must now evolve to reach a new level of resistance?Local Elections: Why do some parties still insist on participating?What do the unprecedented attacks on ambassadors from democratic countries signal?And much more2025-07-031h 00
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Federalists Leader Giga Bokeria - Episode 10. TrailerTomorrow at 22:00 Talk Georgia's Episode 10 will dropGuest: Giga Bokeria, Federalists LeaderWe'll discuss: Serbia, Georgia, Ukraine — What Is the Legacy of the Velvet Revolutions?Eight parties have finally agreed to stand together. What strategy must now evolve to reach a new level of resistance?Local Elections: Why do some parties still insist on participating?What do the unprecedented attacks on ambassadors from democratic countries signal?And much more2025-07-0200 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze. Episode 7Tonight at 22:00 on Talk Georgia Nodar Kharshiladze and I will be answering your questions on Georgian and international politics: Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: The entire opposition is in prison. Gakharia is likely in exile. Who’s next? Is this the end—or just the beginning?The time for talk is over. It’s time for action. But what does that mean—at home and abroad?Is this our moment to unite? What’s happening in Armenia—and how might it end? What could it mean for Georgia?Send you quest...2025-06-2942 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Weekly News Update. June 28Talk 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!2025-06-2807 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze. Episode 7. Trailer TOMORROW at 22:00 on Talk Georgia Nodar Kharshiladze and I will be answering your questions on Georgian and international politics: Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: The entire opposition is in prison. Gakharia is likely in exile. Who’s next? Is this the end—or just the beginning?The time for talk is over. It’s time for action. But what does that mean—at home and abroad?Is this our moment to unite? What’s happening in Armenia—and how might it end? What could it mean for Georgia?Send you quest...2025-06-2800 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Marika Mikiashvili, DROA Foreign Secretary - Episode 9Tonighth at 22:00 Talk Georgia's Episode 9 will dropGuest: Marika Mikiashvili, DROA Foreign Secretary and Professor at Alte UniversityWe'll discuss: Opposition leaders jailed, crackdowns on civil society, media, and activists. Is this rock bottom — or just the beginning of even harsher repression?Georgia’s future as a free state is slipping away. What stage of authoritarian consolidation are we in?Words are no longer enough. How much longer must we wait for strong action from Georgia’s Western partners?2025-06-2644 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Marika Mikiashvili, DROA Foreign Secretary - Episode 9 TrailerTomorrow at 22:00 Talk Georgia's Episode 9 will dropGuest: Marika Mikiashvili, DROA Foreign Secretary and Professor at Alte UniversityWe'll discuss: Opposition leaders jailed, crackdowns on civil society, media, and activists. Is this rock bottom — or just the beginning of even harsher repression?Georgia’s future as a free state is slipping away. What stage of authoritarian consolidation are we in?Words are no longer enough. How much longer must we wait for strong action from Georgia’s Western partners?2025-06-2500 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and George Melashvili . Episode 6This is a special edition of Talk Georgia Question Time, where George Meladze and I will be answering your questions on Georgian and international politics: Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: LevanPoliticians are in jail, activists are in jail, NGOs and independent media are under siege. What’s next—and how should we respond?LenaThe European Parliament passed a strong resolution on Mzia Amaghlobeli and the state of media freedom in Georgia. So why isn’t the EU taking action? Why isn’t it using all it...2025-06-2248 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Weekly News Update. June 21Talk 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!2025-06-2104 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and George Melashvili . Episode 6Tomorrow at 22:00 on Talk Georgia Question Time George Meladze and I will be answering your questions on Georgian and international politics: Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: LevanPoliticians are in jail, activists are in jail, NGOs and independent media are under siege. What’s next—and how should we respond?LenaThe European Parliament passed a strong resolution on Mzia Amaghlobeli and the state of media freedom in Georgia. So why isn’t the EU taking action? Why isn’t it using all its leverage to hold Ivan...2025-06-2100 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Shalva (Lasha) Dzebisashvili, Professor at University of GeorgiaTonight at 22:00 Talk Georgia's Episode 8 will dropGuest: Shalva (Lasha) Dzebisashvili, Associate Professor at University of Georgia and Expert in Defense and Security Affairs.We'll discuss: - Does Georgia Need a National Security Council?- Is Suspension of Visa-Free Travel Inevitable?- The Gakharia Case: Ivanishvili’s Vendetta, Policy — or Both?- Georgian Dream’s Dilemma: Jail All Political Opponents or Appear Weak?- The Israel-Iran Conflict: Regional Impact and Implications for GeorgiaAnd much more2025-06-1951 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Shalva (Lasha) Dzebisashvili, Professor at University of GeorgiaTomorrow at 22:00 Talk Georgia's Episode 8 will dropGuest: Shalva (Lasha) Dzebisashvili, Associate Professor at University of Georgia and Expert in Defense and Security Affairs.We'll discuss: - Does Georgia Need a National Security Council?- Is Suspension of Visa-Free Travel Inevitable?- The Gakharia Case: Ivanishvili’s Vendetta, Policy — or Both?- Georgian Dream’s Dilemma: Jail All Political Opponents or Appear Weak?- The Israel-Iran Conflict: Regional Impact and Implications for GeorgiaAnd much more2025-06-1800 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze. Episode 5.Tonight at 22:00 on Talk Georgia Question Time Nodar Kharshiladze and I will be answering your questions on Georgian and international politics: Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: Anna:Nika Gvaramia is now the third opposition leader jailed. 21-year-old Mate Devidze just got 4.5 years for swinging a stick. People are fined for Facebook posts. Are we waking up in Chelyabinsk? How should we—and our Western allies—respond? Beso:Polish PM Donald Tusk says he’s building a coalition to suspend Georgia’s EU visa-free regime. How real is the...2025-06-1546 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze. Episode 5. TOMORROW at 22:00 on Talk Georgia Nodar Kharshiladze and I will be answering your questions on Georgian and international politics: Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: Anna:Nika Gvaramia is now the third opposition leader jailed. 21-year-old Mate Devidze just got 4.5 years for swinging a stick. People are fined for Facebook posts. Are we waking up in Chelyabinsk? How should we—and our Western allies—respond? Beso:Polish PM Donald Tusk says he’s building a coalition to suspend Georgia’s EU visa-free regime. How real is the threat—and how soon c...2025-06-1400 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Weekly News Update. June 14Talk 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!2025-06-1405 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Victor Kipiani, Chair of Geocase🎙️ Talk Georgia’ Episode 7 is out tonight at 22:00 This week’s guest: Victor Kipiani, Chairman of Geocase.We’ll dive deep into: 🔹 What’s it like to be the lawyer for billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, Georgia’s de facto ruler — was it strictly business, or something more? 🔹 The scale of Georgia’s political crises and where the country could go from here 🔹 Are we living in a mafia state? Who has captured the Georgian state — Ivanishvili, the Kremlin, or both? 🔹 And if Georgia slips into full dictatorship, what role, if any, would it play in the region...2025-06-1256 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Victor Kipiani, Chair of Geocase🎙️ Talk Georgia’ Episode 7 will be out tomorrow! This week’s guest: Victor Kipiani, Chairman of Geocase.We’ll dive deep into: 🔹 What’s it like to be the lawyer for billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, Georgia’s de facto ruler — was it strictly business, or something more? 🔹 The scale of Georgia’s political crises and where the country could go from here 🔹 Are we living in a mafia state? Who has captured the Georgian state — Ivanishvili, the Kremlin, or both? 🔹 And if Georgia slips into full dictatorship, what role, if any, would it play in the region...2025-06-1100 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Weekly News Update. June 7Talk 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!2025-06-0707 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Fady Asly, Chair of ICC GeorgiaDon't miss this exciting episode of Talk Georgia tonight at 22:00Topics discussed: What brought him to Georgia during the dark and chaotic 1990sThe biggest challenges Georgian businesses faced in the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s—and today Present political crisis and business: what’s the path forward? Georgia’s economic growth: real progress or just impressive headlines? What happens to Georgia’s economy if sanctions on Russia are lifted?...2025-06-0544 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Fady Asly, Chair of ICC GeorgiaDon't miss this exciting episode of Talk Georgia on Thursday at 22:00Topics discussed: What brought him to Georgia during the dark and chaotic 1990sThe biggest challenges Georgian businesses faced in the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s—and today Present political crisis and business: what’s the path forward? Georgia’s economic growth: real progress or just impressive headlines? What happens to Georgia’s economy if sanctions on Russia are lifted?2025-06-0401 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze. Episode 4.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.ZoyaOkruashvili, Japaridze, Melia—tomorrow it could be Gvaramia. How far will Ivanishvili go, and what should the response be? In the past, something like this would have shaken the country, but now it feels like nothing is happening.NikaBidzina’s people and GD veterans are slowly leaving, and Kobakhidze’s men are taking over. Is Kobakhidze now the real power?E...2025-06-0146 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Weekly News Update. May 31Talk 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!2025-05-3106 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze. Episode 4.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.ZoyaOkruashvili, Japaridze, Melia—tomorrow it could be Gvaramia. How far will Ivanishvili go, and what should the response be? In the past, something like this would have shaken the country, but now it feels like nothing is happening.NikaBidzina’s people and GD veterans are slowly leaving, and Kobakhidze’s men are taking over. Is Kobakhidze now the real power?E...2025-05-3101 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Former Secretary of Defence Tinatin KhidasheliWelcome to a new episode of Talk Georgia! Former Secretary of Defence Tinatin Khidasheli, now Civic IDEA Chairperson is joining me to explore:Ivanishvili: Her Views Then and NowWhat Gomelauri’s Resignation SignalsAre We Already Living in a Dictatorship?A Crack in the Georgian Dream?The Risks of Georgia’s China Stratetic Partnershipand much more. 2025-05-2952 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Former Secretary of Defence Tinatin KhidasheliWelcome to a new episode of Talk Georgia! Former Secretary of Defence Tinatin Khidasheli, now Civic IDEA Chairperson is joining me to explore:Ivanishvili: Her Views Then and NowWhat Gomelauri’s Resignation SignalsAre We Already Living in a Dictatorship?A Crack in the Georgian Dream?The Risks of Georgia’s China Stratetic Partnershipand much more. 2025-05-2801 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze. Episode 3.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:DavidWhat does Zura Japaridze’s arrest reveal about the state of Ivanishvili’s regime, and how might it impact further developments? LanaWhy do Georgian Dream leaders openly praise anti-European and anti-democratic moves while still claiming EU membership by 2030 — is it ideology or strategy?LevanThe U.S. Secretary of State...2025-05-2540 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze. Episode 3. TrailerThis 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:DavidWhat does Zura Japaridze’s arrest reveal about the state of Ivanishvili’s regime, and how might it impact further developments? LanaWhy do Georgian Dream leaders openly praise anti-European and anti-democratic moves while still claiming EU membership by 2030 — is it ideology or strategy?LevanThe U.S. Secretary of Sta...2025-05-2400 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Weekly News Update. May 24Talk 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!2025-05-2405 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Ambassador Giorgi BadridzeWelcome to a new episode of Talk Georgia! Ambassador Giorgi Badridze, now a Senior Fellow at the Rondeli Foundation is joining me to explore:What does it mean to serve 25 years in diplomacy under three very different presidents?Can Georgia’s current diplomats serve both oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili and the national interest?The post–Cold War world order has shifted — what’s next for Georgia?Russian vs. Georgian authoritarianism: what’s the difference?Why do Western allies continue to support Georgia as it slides toward autocracy?And m...2025-05-2240 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Ambassador Giorgi BadridzeWelcome to a new episode of Talk Georgia!Ambassador Giorgi Badridze, now a Senior Fellow at the Rondeli Foundation is joining me to explore:What does it mean to serve 25 years in diplomacy under three very different presidents?Can Georgia’s current diplomats serve both oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili and the national interest?The post–Cold War world order has shifted — what’s next for Georgia?Russian vs. Georgian authoritarianism: what’s the difference?Why do Western allies continue to support Georgia as it slides toward autocracy?...2025-05-2201 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze. Episode 2.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:LilyWhat 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.?RamazCould you...2025-05-1841 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze. Episode 2. TrailerThis 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:LilyWhat 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 ha...2025-05-1700 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Weekly News Update. May 17Talk 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!2025-05-1706 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Levan Tsutskiridze, Leader of Freedom Square PartyThis is a new episode of Talk Georgia! Leader of Freedom Square Party Levan Tsutskiridze and I will be discussing:What’s Behind Irakli Kobakhidze’s Letter to Donald Trump?Why Did the Opposition Fail to Unite?Has the Opposition’s Mandate Given by Georgian People Expired?What Will It Take to Save Democracy — and Keep Georgia on the European Path?And much more…2025-05-1541 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Levan Tsutskiridze, Leader of Freedom Square PartyThis is a new episode of Talk Georgia! Leader of Freedom Square Party Levan Tsutskiridze and I will be discussing:What’s Behind Irakli Kobakhidze’s Letter to Donald Trump?Why Did the Opposition Fail to Unite?Has the Opposition’s Mandate Given by Georgian People Expired?What Will It Take to Save Democracy — and Keep Georgia on the European Path?And much more…2025-05-1401 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Weekly News Update. May 11Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Monday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!2025-05-1207 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar KharshiladzeThis is a special edition of Talk Georgia, which airs every Sunday at 22:00, where Nodar Karshiladze and answer audience questions about Georgian and regional politics.Questions Answered: JohnCan you explain what is actually happening within Georgian Dream? Is Irakli Kobakhidze emerging as a political “superman,” with Ivanishvili retreating into the shadows — or is Kobakhidze being set up as the ultimate scapegoat by Ivanishvili?LevanIt’s clear that Georgian Dream has turned away from the EU, and Brussels won’t negotiate accession with autocrats. But was EU membership ever truly...2025-05-1132 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze. TrailerThis 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: JohnCan you explain what is actually happening within Georgian Dream? Is Irakli Kobakhidze emerging as a political “superman,” with Ivanishvili retreating into the shadows — or is Kobakhidze being set up as the ultimate scapegoat by Ivanishvili?Levan It’s clear that Georgian Dream has turned away from the EU, and Brussels won’t negotiate accession with autocrats. But was EU...2025-05-1100 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Ambassador Valeri ChechelashviliThis is a new episode of Talk Georgia! Ambassador Chechelashvili and I will be discussing:The MEGOBARI Act – Hostile to Georgian Dream, But Friendly to Georgia;Kobakhidze’s Party Leadership – Will it lead to his rise or inevitable Fall?The U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal – What’s Good for Ukraine is Good for Georgia;Trump’s Tariffs – Implications for Georgia and the RegionAnd much much more…2025-05-0852 min
Talk GeorgiaTalk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Ambassador Valeri Chechelashvili. TrailerWelcome to Talk Georgia, my English-language podcast where we dive into Georgian and regional politics.Episode 2, featuring Ambassador Valeri Chachelashvili, airs tonight at 22:00 on YouTube and Spotify. Don’t miss it. We’ll be discussing:The MEGOBARI Act – Hostile to Georgian Dream, But Friendly to Georgia;Kobakhidze’s Party Leadership – Will it lead to his rise or inavitable Fall?The U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal – What’s Good for Ukraine is Good for Georgia;Trump’s Tariffs – Implications for Georgia and the RegionAnd much more2025-05-0700 min