David Darchiashvili - Georgia's Search for a Modern National Identity | Strategic Partnership with Armenia | Ep 308, Feb. 8, 2024

Chapters

1. 00:00 Intro to show with David Darchiashvili
2. 01:47 What were key factors of Georgia’s struggles in Rose Revolution years?
3. 03:15 Georgia’s search for modern national identity
4. 05:32 On Georgian nationalism and EU internationalism
5. 10:25 Domestic political landscape in Georgia
6. 16:03 What is the context for Gharibashvili’s resignation, and Ivanishvili’s meddling?
7. 19:39 What changes does Kobakhidze’s appointment portend?
8. 21:10 Georgia’s EU accession process and outlook
9. 25:51 Would Armenians need Schengen visas to enter Georgia?
10. 27:36 Would Armenia be next after Georgia?
11. 28:01 Georgia’s success in diplomatic navigation between West & Russia
12. 30:48 What is Russia’s view on Georgia’s EU accession process?
13. 33:34 Does Russia have a red line about Georgia joining NATO?
14. 37:26 Armenia-Georgia Strategic Partnership - scope & benefits
15. 41:46 How are Russia and Iran looking upon this partnership?
16. 43:45 So far the partnership is an MoU of Good Will and Intent
17. 44:39 Why Defense was not part of the strategic partnership agreement
18. 46:17 Will partnership balance relation between Georgia & Azerbaijan?
19. 49:13 Deferring Georgia-Turkey Georgia-Azerbaijan for another episode
20. 49:36 Wrap up
21. 49:47 About Dr. David Darchiashvili