Talk Georgia

Giorgi Rukhadze
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Talk Georgia is my English-language podcast covering Georgian and regional politics. Each week, we release two shows and a weekly news update: Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze – I explore key developments in Georgian and regional politics with a specially invited guest. Talk Georgia Question Time – GSAC Founder Nodar Kharshiladze and I answer questions on major events in Georgia and broader regional dynamics. Talk Georgia Weekly News Update – A concise summary of the most important political news from Georgia over the past week

  1. EPC Yerevan Summit - A Slap in Putin’s Face? Is Armenia A New Leader? Guest: Ambassador Gigi Gigiadze. Episode 48.

    1 HR AGO

    EPC Yerevan Summit - A Slap in Putin’s Face? Is Armenia A New Leader? Guest: Ambassador Gigi Gigiadze. Episode 48.

    Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHARE Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Episode 48. Guest: Gigi Gigiadze | Senior Fellow at the Economic Policy Research Centre | Former Deputy Foreign Minister of Georgia | Former Ambassador of Georgia to the Kingdom of Denmark and the Republic of Iceland The European Political Community Summit and the EU–Armenia Summit in Yerevan: Importance, Key Messages, and Agreements A growing European focus on the Caucasus and declining Russian influence. Is Yerevan becoming the region’s new center of gravity while Georgia falls behind? Where might Georgia stand today under a legitimate, pro-Western government? We break down the Zelensky–Kobakhidze pull-aside meeting: who pulled whom aside, and was there a message for Ivanishvili? What is the Ivanishvili regime aiming for? Is it attempting to turn Georgia into an Azerbaijan without oil and gas - leveraging geography as a form of geopolitical bargaining? Seeking recognition and long-term power in exchange for cooperation on connectivity and energy projects? The bigger picture: in a post–Russia–Ukraine war landscape, with the U.S. and EU pushing Russia out of the Caucasus, what role can Georgia play under the current leadership?

    50 min
  2. EPC Yerevan Summit - A Slap in Putin’s Face? Is Armenia A New Leader? Guest: Ambassador Gigi Gigiadze. Episode 48.

    SEASON 1, EPISODE 48 TRAILER

    EPC Yerevan Summit - A Slap in Putin’s Face? Is Armenia A New Leader? Guest: Ambassador Gigi Gigiadze. Episode 48.

    Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHARE Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Episode 48. Guest: Gigi Gigiadze | Senior Fellow at the Economic Policy Research Centre | Former Deputy Foreign Minister of Georgia | Former Ambassador of Georgia to the Kingdom of Denmark and the Republic of Iceland The European Political Community Summit and the EU–Armenia Summit in Yerevan: Importance, Key Messages, and Agreements A growing European focus on the Caucasus and declining Russian influence. Is Yerevan becoming the region’s new center of gravity while Georgia falls behind? Where might Georgia stand today under a legitimate, pro-Western government? We break down the Zelensky–Kobakhidze pull-aside meeting: who pulled whom aside, and was there a message for Ivanishvili? What is the Ivanishvili regime aiming for? Is it attempting to turn Georgia into an Azerbaijan without oil and gas - leveraging geography as a form of geopolitical bargaining? Seeking recognition and long-term power in exchange for cooperation on connectivity and energy projects? The bigger picture: in a post–Russia–Ukraine war landscape, with the U.S. and EU pushing Russia out of the Caucasus, what role can Georgia play under the current leadership?

    1 min
  3. New Purges? Shio already Patriarch? The true cost of boneless pork. Talk Georgia Question Time. Episode 45

    4 DAYS AGO

    New Purges? Shio already Patriarch? The true cost of boneless pork. Talk Georgia Question Time. Episode 45

    Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgia PLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHARE This is a special edition of Talk Georgia, which airs every Sunday at 22:00, where Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze answer audience questions about Georgian and regional politics. Top Question of the week from Kote & Anastasia Does Shio Mujiri’s lead in the Patriarchal election mean that the game is over? and how about external involvement that the bishops themselves talk about? What was this price commission about, both its creation and its conclusion? Now we’re told high prices are no longer a problem, and that prices in Georgia are much lower than in Europe. Three months ago it was the opposite. Please send your questions for the next show to talkgeorgia1@gmail.com

    31 min
  4. New Purges? Shio already Patriarch? The true cost of boneless pork. Talk Georgia Question Time. Episode 45

    SEASON 1, EPISODE 44 TRAILER

    New Purges? Shio already Patriarch? The true cost of boneless pork. Talk Georgia Question Time. Episode 45

    Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgia PLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHARE This is a special edition of Talk Georgia, which airs every Sunday at 22:00, where Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze answer audience questions about Georgian and regional politics. Top Question of the week from Kote & Anastasia Does Shio Mujiri’s lead in the Patriarchal election mean that the game is over? and how about external involvement that the bishops themselves talk about? What was this price commission about, both its creation and its conclusion? Now we’re told high prices are no longer a problem, and that prices in Georgia are much lower than in Europe. Three months ago it was the opposite. Please send your questions for the next show to talkgeorgia1@gmail.com

    1 min
  5. Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. May 2. 2026⁠ ⁠

    5 DAYS AGO

    Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. May 2. 2026⁠ ⁠

    Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!

    7 min
  6. Electing Georgia’s New Patriarch - Political & Geopolitical Stakes. Is the outcome already decided? Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze - Episode 47. Guest: Irakli Kiknavelidze - Journalist

    30 APR

    Electing Georgia’s New Patriarch - Political & Geopolitical Stakes. Is the outcome already decided? Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze - Episode 47. Guest: Irakli Kiknavelidze - Journalist

    Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgia PLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHARE Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Episode - 47. Guest: Irakli Kiknavelidze - Journalist | Church-State Relations Expert Why the Patriarchal Election Matters Politically in Georgia How autonomous is the Holy Synod? Who are the main candidates, what do they represent, and is the outcome already decided? Church–State Relations Over the Past 30 Years How have they evolved? Is the Patriarchate still an alternative center of power, or has that era ended with the death of Patriarch Ilia II? The Geopolitical Dimension Do Ivanishvili’s and Moscow’s interests align on this issue, or do they diverge? Is the Ecumenical Patriarch genuinely seeking to influence the process, or is that just Russian propaganda? Implications for Georgia’s Political Future What kinds of election outcomes would signal a better or worse trajectory for the Georgian state? Additional Perspectives

    41 min
  7. Electing Georgia’s New Patriarch - Political & Geopolitical Stakes. Is the outcome already decided? Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze - Episode 47. Guest: Irakli Kiknavelidze - Journalist

    SEASON 1, EPISODE 47 TRAILER

    Electing Georgia’s New Patriarch - Political & Geopolitical Stakes. Is the outcome already decided? Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze - Episode 47. Guest: Irakli Kiknavelidze - Journalist

    Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgia PLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHARE Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Episode - 47. Guest: Irakli Kiknavelidze - Journalist | Church-State Relations Expert Why the Patriarchal Election Matters Politically in Georgia How autonomous is the Holy Synod? Who are the main candidates, what do they represent, and is the outcome already decided? Church–State Relations Over the Past 30 Years How have they evolved? Is the Patriarchate still an alternative center of power, or has that era ended with the death of Patriarch Ilia II? The Geopolitical Dimension Do Ivanishvili’s and Moscow’s interests align on this issue, or do they diverge? Is the Ecumenical Patriarch genuinely seeking to influence the process, or is that just Russian propaganda? Implications for Georgia’s Political Future What kinds of election outcomes would signal a better or worse trajectory for the Georgian state? Additional Perspectives

    1 min
  8. Talk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze – Episode 43

    26 APR

    Talk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze – Episode 43

    Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgia PLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHARE This is a special edition of Talk Georgia, which airs every Sunday at 22:00, where Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze answer audience questions about Georgian and regional politics. Top Question of the week from Anthony & Lisa What is behind the recent cabinet reshuffle? Is it Kobakhidze, Mdinaradze, or both who may face trouble? While Georgian Dream often attacks EU ambassadors, it remains largely silent on statements from figures like Zakharova or the Iranian ambassador - and how come now it moved to arrest alleged Russian spies? Please send your questions for the next show to talkgeorgia1@gmail.com

    31 min
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Talk Georgia is my English-language podcast covering Georgian and regional politics. Each week, we release two shows and a weekly news update: Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze – I explore key developments in Georgian and regional politics with a specially invited guest. Talk Georgia Question Time – GSAC Founder Nodar Kharshiladze and I answer questions on major events in Georgia and broader regional dynamics. Talk Georgia Weekly News Update – A concise summary of the most important political news from Georgia over the past week

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  • Creator
    Giorgi Rukhadze
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    229
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Giorgi Rukhadze
  • Show Website
    Talk Georgia

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