The University of Georgia’s Center for Security, Policy, and Nationalism Studies (UGSPN) invites you to a presentation of the findings from a recent study addressing the resilience of Georgia’s political system and its key actors in the face of hostile (Russian) information narratives and disinformation.

This issue is particularly critical, as the spread of hostile narratives directly undermines Georgia’s statehood, societal unity, and national security. Therefore, the timely and effective response of state institutions and other key political actors is vital for prevention and for mitigating potential harm across various sectors.

The research analyzes how both governing institutions (such as the government, ministries and agencies, parliament, and local authorities) and major political parties perceive the threat of hostile (Russian) narratives, what legal frameworks and mechanisms they have in place to counter them, how resources are allocated, and whether there are joint strategies or practices for experience-sharing.

As part of the research, a Political Resilience Index (PRI) was developed to assess the vulnerability of Georgia’s political system to hostile informational threats. This index will be updated annually and serves as a methodological basis for evaluating the resilience of other sectors (e.g., critical infrastructure, economy, etc.) in the future.