Talk Georgia
Talk Georgia
Podcast Description
Talk Georgia is my English-language podcast covering Georgian and regional politics. Each week, we release two shows and a weekly news update:
Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze – I explore key developments in Georgian and regional politics with a specially invited guest.
Talk Georgia Question Time – GSAC Founder Nodar Kharshiladze and I answer questions on major events in Georgia and broader regional dynamics.
Talk Georgia Weekly News Update – A concise summary of the most important political news from Georgia over the past week
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The podcast focuses on Georgian and regional politics, covering main topics such as political developments, opposition dynamics, and EU relations. Notable episodes include discussions about Irakli Kobakhidze's political role, analysis of party leadership within Georgian Dream, and the implications of international deals on Georgia's future.

Talk Georgia is my English-language podcast covering Georgian and regional politics. Each week, we release two shows and a weekly news update:
Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze – I explore key developments in Georgian and regional politics with a specially invited guest.
Talk Georgia Question Time – GSAC Founder Nodar Kharshiladze and I answer questions on major events in Georgia and broader regional dynamics.
Talk Georgia Weekly News Update – A concise summary of the most important political news from Georgia over the past week
Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHAREGuest: Tamar Oniani | Chair of the Georgian Young Lawyers' Association01:47 – Tamar’s Personal JourneyHow challenging is it to chair GYLA while simultaneously pursuing a master's degree in Human Rights Law at the University of Oxford?05:09 – GYLA's Current SituationGYLA has temporarily transitioned into a crisis mode of operation. What led to this decision, and what does ”crisis mode” mean in practical terms?10:55 – Recent Cases of Torture and Police AbuseThere have been numerous reports in recent months of detainees being beaten and tortured inside police stations. What evidence suggests these are not isolated incidents but part of a systemic pattern? How are these cases connected to the mass beatings and alleged torture during the dispersal of the 2024–2025 pro-EU demonstrations?18:58 – Authoritarian Legislative Changes in Georgia (2024–2026)Georgia has adopted a series of highly controversial laws, ranging from the so-called ”Russian Law” on foreign influence to the recently enacted grants law and amendments affecting political parties. From the perspective of the rule of law and human rights, what do these legislative changes reveal about the country's overall trajectory? How is Georgia moving from the rule of law to rule by law?23:05 – The Current State of Georgia's Justice SystemGiven the current political and legal environment, what are the biggest challenges facing the country in the years ahead?27:23 – GYLA's Strategic LitigationWhat are the latest developments in GYLA's work before the European Court of Human Rights? What does strategic litigation involve, and why doesn't the process end even after winning a case before the Strasbourg Court?34:18 – GYLA's 2024 Election Vote Secrecy CaseWhat would happen if GYLA wins its 2024 election vote secrecy case before the European Court of Human Rights? What would the implementation of such a judgment look like, and what legal and practical consequences could it have for Georgia?

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