Georgian Law on Foreign Agents | Politics and Diplomacy of Armenia | Parallels and Lessons from Georgia | Ep 332 - May 26, 2024

Conversations on Groong

Topics:
Georgian Law on Foreign Agents
Politics and Diplomacy of Armenia
Parallels and Lessons from Georgia

Guest:
Archil Sikharulidze - TW/@achosikha

Hosts:
Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan
Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq

00:00 Intro to topic and welcome to Archil Sikharulidze
00:28 What are the sensitivities around the Georgian law on Foreign Agents?
01:49 On Zurabishvili's input on the Law
04:36 On the US FARA law
05:22 On Europe's input on the Georgian law
06:27 The introduction of the bill in 2023 and efforts since to make it palatable
09:25 The concern that NGOs are not working towards national interests
11:41 The problem of assuming a "civil society" in post-Soviet countries
16:03 What are the Georgian government's expectations from this Law on Transparency?
18:52 Who are the rivals on the two sides of this law, what are they fighting for?
23:44 Pledge Break: GIVE to Groong!
25:54 Is Georgian Dream pro-Russian?
32:16 Does the timing of the law have to do with Upcoming Elections?
34:53 Will US & EU threats on Georgia work?
38:17 How are the Armenian Tavush protests viewed from Georgia?
43:50 Did a lot of Civil Contract people come from Western funded NGOs?
44:38 At the Rose and Velvet coups, were events pre-determined or did current events influence the leaders' decisions?
49:06 Armenian should learn from Georgian mistakes
50:55 About Dr. Archil Sikharulidze
51:27 Pledge Reminder: GIVE to Groong!

Episode 332 | Recorded: May 25, 2024
Website: https://podcasts.groong.org/332