Giorgi Zurabashvili, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, has been appointed the Georgian prime minister’s special representative for relations with Russia.
Astamur Tania: “Georgian opposition politician Nika Gvaramia’s statements on a peaceful solution to the conflict are part of domestic political struggle; the Abkhaz issue was raised only to stir emotions”
Tornike Sharashenidze: First and foremost, both sides must acknowledge their mistakes and crimes. After this step, all other processes will proceed more easily.
Malkhaz Toria: "Georgian and Abkhaz views of history mirror competing nationalisms. Both sides see Abkhazia as exclusively their own. Dialogue is needed—not to change minds, but to foster deep mutual understanding"
Inal Khashig and political analyst Astamur Tania discuss the sharp increase in aggressive rhetoric regarding Abkhazia within the Georgian segment of social networks.
The Abkhaz opposition leader on political disagreements as the main threat to security; on the upcoming parliamentary elections; and on how to convince Georgia to abandon its illusions and recognize Abkhazia as a state.
