Public Discussion: “Racism, a Divided Society, and The Failure of State Institutions. Events in the USA and Parallels with Georgia”

Public Discussion: “Racism, a Divided Society, and The Failure of State Institutions. Events in the USA and Parallels with Georgia”

A brief history of racism in the US and its current status. Racism and the Divided Society in the US, Left vs. Right; The Phenomenon of American Police. Why do police often use excessive force? Georgian reality and parallels with the current events in the US. Is there a systemic problem of police violence in Georgia and of the police as a law-enforcement agency? Racism and nationalism in Georgia: Expected Threat and Consequences: Who may be interested in stirring up the troubles both in the US and Georgia?

Speakers:

Dr. Lasha Dzeisashvili, Head of the Political Sciences and International Relations programs;

Dr. Gigi Tsiklauri – Lecturer at the University of Georgia.