Authorities in Georgia have intensified their efforts to suppress dissent as demonstrations and activism grow amid mounting political strife. Reports indicate a surge in arrests targeting protesters, human rights defenders, and independent journalists, mirroring methods previously seen in Russia’s severe political clampdowns. Police forces have been documented employing aggressive tactics, including pre-emptive detentions and raids on civil society organizations, igniting widespread concern among international observers about the country’s democratic trajectory.

These developments have led to a chilling atmosphere for freedom of expression, with media outlets facing increased pressure to self-censor amid threats of licensing revocations and legal harassment. Key features of the…