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