Divided Georgia: elections, protests, and power struggles

Could Saturday's presidential election decide Georgia's future?
As protests rage and political divisions deepen, Georgia faces a critical moment. For the first time, the next president will be chosen by an electoral college dominated by the ruling Georgian Dream party. Meanwhile, the current President Salome Zourabichvili refuses to step down. She also challenges the legitimacy of the October parliamentary election and encourages the opposition's call for a new vote.

With accusations of voter fraud, crackdowns on opposition figures, and a nation torn between EU aspirations and accusations of leaning toward Russia, this election could plunge Georgia into further crisis.

Today's Newsmaker is Georgia

Guests:
Victor Kipiani
Chairperson of Geocase Think Tank

Nodar Kharshiladze
Founder of Georgian Strategic Analysis Center

Viktor Olevich
Lead Expert at the Center for Actual Politics


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