Georgia finds itself at a historic crossroads — between European Union-granted autonomy and Russian authoritarianism. The streets of Tbilisi echo with the voices of freedom-loving Georgians, and their resistance is palpable in the air. Anger, defiance, and an unshakable determination to safeguard their democratic future drive them forward. Every day in every city of Georgia, people march in support of a European future. Will Georgia’s path be determined by the weight of its past, or by the will of a new generation ready to redefine its future?

Source: Guram Muradov/Civil.ge

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“Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds,” – these very words manifested Robert Oppenheimer's reaction to the explosion of the first nuclear bomb, echoing through time and reminding us of what irresponsible use of technology can lead to. Today, we are facing an equally pressing moment of reckoning with the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool of warfare. Just like nuclear technology, the weaponization of AI holds the potential for both good and harm dependent on its use. This makes international regulation of AI in warfare paramount.

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International law demands justice for victims of aggression, and as Ukraine's losses mount daily due to Russia's invasion. With approximately $5 billion in frozen Russian sovereign assets within U.S. jurisdiction, the REPO for Ukrainians Act not only empowers the U.S. to transform these funds into essential resources for Ukraine's recovery, but also establishes an international mechanism to facilitate the transfer of over $300 billion in frozen state assets worldwide. In doing so, America can hold aggressors accountable, reinforce a rules-based international order, and support the resilience and rebuilding of the Ukrainian people.

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