On May 11, UGSPN held a public discussion titled: “The Moscow Treaty of May 7, 1920: International Legal Significance and Lessons for Today’s Georgia.”
The discussion addressed the historical context of the treaty, including the internal and external challenges facing the Democratic Republic of Georgia, Soviet Russia’s interests in the South Caucasus, and the political environment in which Georgian diplomacy was striving for international recognition and the consolidation of state independence. Participants also discussed the significance of the treaty in the context of contemporary Russia–Georgia relations, state sovereignty, and international law.
The discussion featured:
Davit Khvadagiani – Researcher at SOVLAB
Dimitri Silakadze – Doctor of History, Associate Professor at Free University
The discussion was moderated by:
Gia Japaridze – Professor at the University of Georgia
We thank the audience for their active engagement.