Why Does Georgia's History matter in the Protests against the Foreign Agents Bill?
Ewan Thomas-Colquhoun, PhD Researcher, Digital Technology, Governance & Politics, Hasso Plattner Institute gives some historical context to the protests in Georgia against the Foreign Agents bill passed in Georgia.
Ewan explores:
– Russian occupation of Georgian territory how that shapes current political sentiments.
– The significance of the Foreign Agents bill in Georgia in terms of their sociopolitical identity and the geopolitical factors at play.
– What the future holds for Georgia – leaning towards Russian influence or joining the European Union.