Lost Legacy? Georgia and the Rose Revolution twenty years later
An interview with retired Ambassador Richard Miles, former US ambassador to Georgia.
Let’s begin with the Rose Revolution as you remember it. From your perspective, what exactly transpired 20 years ago?
RICHARD MILES: Well, it was a very interesting display of – I guess you have to say democracy – because what happened was what the majority of the population wanted. I wouldn't say that it was entirely legal, but I do not think it was exactly illegal either. In fact, the country adapted to the revolutionary changes and the opposition leaders fairly easily. I should point out almost from the start that not all of the opposition leaders were supporting the demonstrations and therefore the Rose Revolution.
Let’s begin with the Rose Revolution as you remember it. From your perspective, what exactly transpired 20 years ago?
RICHARD MILES: Well, it was a very interesting display of – I guess you have to say democracy – because what happened was what the majority of the population wanted. I wouldn't say that it was entirely legal, but I do not think it was exactly illegal either. In fact, the country adapted to the revolutionary changes and the opposition leaders fairly easily. I should point out almost from the start that not all of the opposition leaders were supporting the demonstrations and therefore the Rose Revolution.
February 7, 2024 - Richard Miles Robert Finch
