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Georgia’s Future at Stake: The “Russian Law” and its Implications

Written by Irakli Gagua on May 21, 2024. Posted in World, Politics. No Comments on Georgia’s Future at Stake: The “Russian Law” and its Implications

Many of us have left Facebook because of the negativity, but the silence outside feels deafening, especially considering recent events in Tbilisi. For 36 years, I’ve witnessed rallies for a free and democratic Georgia, and now, staying silent feels like a betrayal.

Shakeup in Georgian Politics: Parliament Axes Gender Quotas!

Written by Irakli Gagua on May 15, 2024. Posted in World, Politics. No Comments on Shakeup in Georgian Politics: Parliament Axes Gender Quotas!

In a surprising move, the Georgian Parliament just overruled the President’s veto on a bill ditching mandatory gender quotas for party lists in elections! This means political parties will no longer be forced to have a specific number of women candidates.

Why Georgia’s Proposed Foreign Agents Law Mirrors Russia’s Authoritarian Tactics

Written by Irakli Gagua on May 15, 2024. Posted in Politics, World. No Comments on Why Georgia’s Proposed Foreign Agents Law Mirrors Russia’s Authoritarian Tactics

Georgia’s ruling party, “Georgian Dream,” is pushing a controversial foreign agents law that has sparked widespread protests and raised concerns about the country’s democratic future. While the party claims the law promotes transparency, critics argue it’s a blatant copy of Russia’s legislation used to silence dissent. Let’s delve into why this law is seen as a dangerous step towards authoritarianism.

Georgia’s Democratic Journey: A Phoenix Rising in the Caucasus

Written by Irakli Gagua on May 12, 2024. Posted in Politics, Uncategorized, World. No Comments on Georgia’s Democratic Journey: A Phoenix Rising in the Caucasus

For centuries, Georgia, nestled amidst the snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus Mountains, has been a crossroads of empires and cultures. Imagine a land that echoes with the clash of swords from Alexander the Great’s campaigns and the hushed reverence of Byzantine mosaics. Today, this ancient land is once again undergoing a transformation, emerging as a surprising beacon of democratic reform in the post-Soviet era. Its journey, like the mythical phoenix rising from the ashes, is a story of remarkable progress intertwined with lingering challenges.

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s Bastion of Stability, Dies

Written by Oli Pipia on September 9, 2022. Posted in Politics, World. 1 Comment on Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s Bastion of Stability, Dies

Buckingham Palace said the queen, who was 96, died peacefully at Balmoral Castle, her estate in the Scottish Highlands. Her son became Britain’s new monarch, King Charles III.