This lecture explores how Russia’s hybrid strategy targets Georgia through non-military instruments designed to weaken national resilience and the country's Western orientation. By examining three primary domains—migration dynamics, economic dependency, and cognitive manipulation—the talk highlights how Moscow weaponizes population flows, capital inflows, and information ecosystems to sustain influence over Georgian politics and society. The analysis connects these hybrid actions to broader regional patterns, revealing how Russia blends soft coercion with psychological operations to engineer public sentiment, destabilize institutions, and erode strategic autonomy. Drawing on recent data, media analysis, and policy responses, the lecture offers insights into how small states like Georgia can develop counter-hybrid capacities and enhance democratic resilience in an age of complex warfare.
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