On Wednesday, October 7, under the auspices of the Levan Mikeladze Foundation, the second thematic discussion was held within the framework of the project “Planning Steps for a Peaceful Future.” The project is implemented with the financial support of the National Endowment for Democracy and aims to improve relations between the Georgians, Abkhazians, and Ossetians. Ivliane Haindrava, a member of the expert group, presented a policy document: "Socio-Cultural Alienation between the Parties to the Conflict: How Dangerous is it to the Prospect of Georgian-Abkhazian and Georgian-Ossetian Reconciliation?" During the discussion, experts and representatives of non-governmental organizations discussed the danger of socio-cultural alienation between the parties, which over time may become an obstacle to the reconciliation of both Georgians and Abkhazians, as well as Georgians and Ossetians. The meeting was moderated by Mikheil Mirziashvili, Chairman of the Board of the Center for Development and Democracy. The next discussions within the framework of the project will take place in the near future.