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Georgia Parliament Shuts Doors Amid Protests Over ‘Foreign Agents’ Bill
Politician accuses West’s ‘global war party’ of pushing the country into conflict with Russia.
Demonstrations Continue in Georgia’s Capital of Tbilisi Over Proposed ‘Foreign Agents’ Law
Bill’s supporters note similar legislation in other countries, including Washington’s own Foreign Agents Registration Act.
Georgia Reintroduces ‘Russian-Inspired’ Foreign Influence Bill, Sparking Protests
If enacted, the law would require organizations that accept funding from overseas to register as ‘foreign agents’ or face financial penalties.
Ravaged Communities: Ja’Ron Smith and Chris Pilkerton on Globalization, Drugs, and the Erosion of Civil Society
Ja‘Ron Smith and Chris Pilkerton co-authored ’Underserved: Harnessing the Principles of Lincoln’s Vision for Reconstruction for Today’s Forgotten Communities.’
Washington Rejects ‘False’ Allegations of Georgian Regime-Change Plot
Tbilisi accuses USAID of attempting to foment civil unrest with the aim of bringing down its Russia-friendly government.
