Giorgi Koberidze
@koberidze.bsky.social
Political analyst;
Professor at Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA).
Political commentator on International Security.
Professor at Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA).
Political commentator on International Security.
Despite mass arrests and threats, people once again turned out in large numbers on the 333rd day of continuous protest in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi. The past year has been very difficult for Georgia’s European and democratic future.
October 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Despite mass arrests and threats, people once again turned out in large numbers on the 333rd day of continuous protest in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi. The past year has been very difficult for Georgia’s European and democratic future.
Orbeliani Street - one of the central streets in Tbilisi, after the clashes with the riot police. The situation is tense:
October 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Orbeliani Street - one of the central streets in Tbilisi, after the clashes with the riot police. The situation is tense:
One of the largest demonstrations in recent months took place in Tbilisi. The majority of the population boycotted the municipal elections and took to the streets demanding the government’s resignation and Georgia’s accession to the European Union. Also, support for Ukraine is present too.
October 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
One of the largest demonstrations in recent months took place in Tbilisi. The majority of the population boycotted the municipal elections and took to the streets demanding the government’s resignation and Georgia’s accession to the European Union. Also, support for Ukraine is present too.
Continuous protest in the streets of Tbilisi. Despite mass arrests and repression from the autocratic and pro-Russian regime, people do not stop resisting. Autumn in Georgia has always been the most politically active season.
September 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Continuous protest in the streets of Tbilisi. Despite mass arrests and repression from the autocratic and pro-Russian regime, people do not stop resisting. Autumn in Georgia has always been the most politically active season.
Yesterday in Tbilisi there was a clash between pro-Russian government-supporting thugs and pro-Europran demonstrators. Today, thousands of people have once again gathered in support of Georgia's European future. It is the 286th consecutive day of protests in Tbilisi.
September 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Yesterday in Tbilisi there was a clash between pro-Russian government-supporting thugs and pro-Europran demonstrators. Today, thousands of people have once again gathered in support of Georgia's European future. It is the 286th consecutive day of protests in Tbilisi.
In 1938, after the international pressure, Czechoslovakia gave Hitler the Sudetenland for "peace." Months later, Germany took the rest - no resistance, no outcry. Still, WWII followed. Today, Russia demands Ukraine give up 5 regions for “peace.” History warns us: appeasement never leads to peace.
August 29, 2025 at 9:48 PM
In 1938, after the international pressure, Czechoslovakia gave Hitler the Sudetenland for "peace." Months later, Germany took the rest - no resistance, no outcry. Still, WWII followed. Today, Russia demands Ukraine give up 5 regions for “peace.” History warns us: appeasement never leads to peace.
Let us never forget: on August 7, 2008 - 17 years ago - Russia launched an attack on Georgia. What followed were mass killings, ethnic cleansing, and the destruction of entire Georgian villages. Survivors were caged, tortured, and left to endure unimaginable suffering.
August 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Let us never forget: on August 7, 2008 - 17 years ago - Russia launched an attack on Georgia. What followed were mass killings, ethnic cleansing, and the destruction of entire Georgian villages. Survivors were caged, tortured, and left to endure unimaginable suffering.
Today, a large-scale demonstration is being held in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. The demands remain the same:
1. The release of political prisoners;
2. The holding of new elections;
3. The immediate continuation of Georgia’s European integration.
1. The release of political prisoners;
2. The holding of new elections;
3. The immediate continuation of Georgia’s European integration.
June 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Today, a large-scale demonstration is being held in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. The demands remain the same:
1. The release of political prisoners;
2. The holding of new elections;
3. The immediate continuation of Georgia’s European integration.
1. The release of political prisoners;
2. The holding of new elections;
3. The immediate continuation of Georgia’s European integration.
May 26 is Georgia's Independence Day! It has been 107 years since the declaration. This date holds a particularly festive and special place for every Georgian and reminds us that nothing comes without struggle.
May 26, 2025 at 6:49 AM
May 26 is Georgia's Independence Day! It has been 107 years since the declaration. This date holds a particularly festive and special place for every Georgian and reminds us that nothing comes without struggle.
163 day of nonstop protests in Georgia, Europe Day, 2025. Georgia is Europe!
May 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
163 day of nonstop protests in Georgia, Europe Day, 2025. Georgia is Europe!
Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, roars once more with the demands of its people: freedom for political prisoners, justice for all and free and fair elections in Georgia, which have been suppressed by the pro-Russian and authoritarian political force Georgian Dream party.
April 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, roars once more with the demands of its people: freedom for political prisoners, justice for all and free and fair elections in Georgia, which have been suppressed by the pro-Russian and authoritarian political force Georgian Dream party.
On April 14, Georgia marks Mother Tongue Day - honoring the 1978 protests when thousands stood up to Soviet attempts to revoke the Georgian language. Their courage not only protected the Georgian language but also fueled the growing independence movement.
April 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
On April 14, Georgia marks Mother Tongue Day - honoring the 1978 protests when thousands stood up to Soviet attempts to revoke the Georgian language. Their courage not only protected the Georgian language but also fueled the growing independence movement.
Today is April 9 - the day when, in 1989, the Soviet Russian army massacred peaceful demonstrators in Tbilisi. They used chemical weapons, spades, and tanks against unarmed civilians. To this day, people poisoned by chemical weapons on April 9 still suffer the consequences.
April 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Today is April 9 - the day when, in 1989, the Soviet Russian army massacred peaceful demonstrators in Tbilisi. They used chemical weapons, spades, and tanks against unarmed civilians. To this day, people poisoned by chemical weapons on April 9 still suffer the consequences.
Once again, the streets of Tbilisi are alive with the people's voices. Thousands are standing up against Georgian Dream (GD) - a party that continues to push a pro-Russian agenda, undermining our sovereignty and even daring to shift blame onto Georgia for Russia’s 2008 invasion.
March 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Once again, the streets of Tbilisi are alive with the people's voices. Thousands are standing up against Georgian Dream (GD) - a party that continues to push a pro-Russian agenda, undermining our sovereignty and even daring to shift blame onto Georgia for Russia’s 2008 invasion.
Today in Tbilisi, a female demonstrator was detained near the Parliament entrance. She was holding a banner that read: 'Antsukhelidze is immortal!' Giorgi Antsukhelidze is a national hero of Georgia who was tortured and killed by Russians and their gangs in Tskhinvali in 2008. This is shameful.
March 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Today in Tbilisi, a female demonstrator was detained near the Parliament entrance. She was holding a banner that read: 'Antsukhelidze is immortal!' Giorgi Antsukhelidze is a national hero of Georgia who was tortured and killed by Russians and their gangs in Tskhinvali in 2008. This is shameful.
Did you know that when Russia invaded Georgia, burned Georgian villages, killed civilians, and carried out ethnic cleansing, they left graffiti on the walls saying "Onward to Tbilisi"? Their dream was to capture the capital. Even back in 2008, Russia's far-reaching ambitions were already apparent.
March 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Did you know that when Russia invaded Georgia, burned Georgian villages, killed civilians, and carried out ethnic cleansing, they left graffiti on the walls saying "Onward to Tbilisi"? Their dream was to capture the capital. Even back in 2008, Russia's far-reaching ambitions were already apparent.
Yesterday, a large-scale demonstration took place in Budapest, Hungary, against Orbán's government. At the same time, on the 108th day of the ongoing demonstration in Tbilisi, Georgia, a poster reads: "Dear Hungarians, Georgians stand with you."
March 16, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Yesterday, a large-scale demonstration took place in Budapest, Hungary, against Orbán's government. At the same time, on the 108th day of the ongoing demonstration in Tbilisi, Georgia, a poster reads: "Dear Hungarians, Georgians stand with you."
Famous statue of Taras Shevchenko, one of the main father figures of the Ukrainian nation. The statue lies near Vake - central avenue in Tbilisi, Georgia.
March 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Famous statue of Taras Shevchenko, one of the main father figures of the Ukrainian nation. The statue lies near Vake - central avenue in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Average wall in Tbilisi, Georgia, with lots of symbolism
March 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Average wall in Tbilisi, Georgia, with lots of symbolism
If Ukraine cedes territory, won’t this legitimize wars of conquest and bring them back into international relations?! This would awaken numerous potential and dormant conflicts, and aggressive war would once again become a viable means of achieving political goals.
March 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
If Ukraine cedes territory, won’t this legitimize wars of conquest and bring them back into international relations?! This would awaken numerous potential and dormant conflicts, and aggressive war would once again become a viable means of achieving political goals.
Amid the ongoing crises and changes in the world, many seem to have forgotten, but let me remind you that today marks the 100th day of continuous demonstrations in Georgia's capital against the pro-Russian, mostly illegitimate GD government's attempt to halt the country's EU accession process.
March 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Amid the ongoing crises and changes in the world, many seem to have forgotten, but let me remind you that today marks the 100th day of continuous demonstrations in Georgia's capital against the pro-Russian, mostly illegitimate GD government's attempt to halt the country's EU accession process.
Russian forces boasted in front of the downed Malaysian Airplane (2014). Russian army veteran and former Federal Security Service (FSB) officer Igor Girkin was one of the leaders of Russian forces there. This was not the first civilian plane that the Russians shot down. There were several before.
March 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Russian forces boasted in front of the downed Malaysian Airplane (2014). Russian army veteran and former Federal Security Service (FSB) officer Igor Girkin was one of the leaders of Russian forces there. This was not the first civilian plane that the Russians shot down. There were several before.
Often, people forget how the war was started in Ukraine: in 2014, after armed Russians occupied large parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk provinces, they began rounding up, torturing, and killing citizens who supported Ukrainian statehood and shot down a civilian airplane (MH17) over Hrabove, Donetsk.
March 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Often, people forget how the war was started in Ukraine: in 2014, after armed Russians occupied large parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk provinces, they began rounding up, torturing, and killing citizens who supported Ukrainian statehood and shot down a civilian airplane (MH17) over Hrabove, Donetsk.
During early WWII, the America First movement, led by Charles Lindbergh, opposed U.S. involvement, arguing Nazi Germany wasn’t a threat. Many Americans favored neutrality, believing good relations would prevent war. Protests opposed aiding Britain, but still, the U.S. was bombed by the Axis.
March 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
During early WWII, the America First movement, led by Charles Lindbergh, opposed U.S. involvement, arguing Nazi Germany wasn’t a threat. Many Americans favored neutrality, believing good relations would prevent war. Protests opposed aiding Britain, but still, the U.S. was bombed by the Axis.
Building a political reputation takes decades. Trump is depleting the political capital of the U.S. at a rapid pace. If allies lose trust in a leader, restoring that trust will take a very long time. In a multipolar world, such a vacuum is rarely forgiven. Chaotic period ahead.
February 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Building a political reputation takes decades. Trump is depleting the political capital of the U.S. at a rapid pace. If allies lose trust in a leader, restoring that trust will take a very long time. In a multipolar world, such a vacuum is rarely forgiven. Chaotic period ahead.