On December 19, the Georgian Institute of Politics organized a lecture-discussion titled “State under Attack: Uncovering Russian Propaganda Tools and Systemic Vulnerabilities in Georgia.” The lecture took place at the University of Georgia, and it was conducted as part of the project Managing Information Manipulation Impact on Georgia’s Psychological Resilience,” supported by NATO’s Public Diplomacy Division and the British Embassy in Georgia.
The lecture-discussion was led by Shalva Dzebisashvili, Associate Professor at the University of Georgia and Head of Programs at the Department of Politics and International Relations.
During the event, participants discussed the threats of foreign information manipulation and its impact on national and societal psychological resilience. The discussion focused on Georgia’s experience, addressing how the country combats disinformation, tackles the growing influence of Russian propaganda nationwide, and confronts challenges at the municipal level. The discussion also explored the risks that disinformation poses to the nation’s political, societal, and psychological stability.
