Frankie Mills

In late November, protests erupted across Georgia, with intense demonstrations centered in Tbilisi after the government suspended EU integration talks. Furious citizens have clashed with security forces outside Parliament, where tear gas and water cannons have been deployed against protesters demanding democratic reforms. The ruling Georgian Dream party, accused of authoritarian tactics and following Russia’s influence, faces public outrage amid mass detentions and violent crackdowns. This wave of defiance signals a critical moment as Georgia teeters between European alignment and growing authoritarianism.

For The New York Times