Georgia overhauls higher education

Georgia is implementing a major overhaul of its higher education system, a move seen as part of a broader political and cultural shift away from the West. The reforms have sparked significant student protests, with activists like Luka Mishveladze reportedly sleeping on university floors to be closer to rallies. This realignment follows the anti-government protests that began in late 2024 and signals a deepening of Georgia's pivot towards a more Russia-friendly orientation.