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Racism, a Divided Society, and the Breakdown of State Institutions
Events in the USA and Parallels with Georgia
Speakers:
Lasha Dzebeshashvili – Head of Political Science and International Relations Programs
Topics:
A brief history of racism in the USA and its current status
Racism and a divided society in America: left vs. right
The phenomenon of American policing
Why does the police often use excessive force?
Georgian realities and parallels with ongoing events in the USA
Is there systemic police violence and problems within the police as a power structure in Georgia?
Racism and nationalism in Georgia – potential threats and consequences
Who benefits from inflaming these problems both in America and in Georgia?
Gigi Tsiklauri – Lecturer at the University of Georgia