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She Leads Peace
Peace requires more than belief; it demands action. Inspired by this ethos, Georgians Sopiko Gugava and Marina Kutubidze founded She Leads…
International Reactions to the Ongoing Events in Georgia | Live Updates
On November 28, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced that the Georgian Dream government would not push for the opening…
Georgia’s Role in Sanctions Evasion: A Transit Hub for Russia?
Vakhtang Partsvaniya – PhD, Professor of Management, Caucasus University Erekle Pirveli – PhD, Professor of Accounting and Finance, Caucasus University…
At the Crossroads of Democracy: UK-Georgia Partnership
25 years ago I first visited Georgia. Although I enjoyed that trip and was hopeful for the future, there were…
Andrei Năstase: A Voice for Reform in Moldova
Moldovan politics is currently undergoing a transformative phase, marked by shifting alliances and emerging challengers. At the forefront of this…
The Most Sanctioned Countries
OVER THE COURSE OF THE 21ST CENTURY, countries have been employing the practice of sanctions with increased frequency. This trend…
Georgia and the Region: Measuring Institutional Quality
A country’s institutional environment is vital to its economic development. In response to the common question of why some nations…
What is Happening to the Russian Economy?
Two years have passed since Russia launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Few could have imagined the reality facing our…
A Tough Year Ahead
“Victory will be ours” was the phrase flashing on a giant screen behind Vladimir Putin as he addressed his generals…
The World Awaits the 2024 U.S. Election
Donald Trump’s return to the helm of the U.S. government would very likely erode the democratic institutions in the country.…
Georgia Stuck in the Russian Economic Trap
Since coming to power, ‘Georgian Dream’ has repeatedly denied that trade with Russia would increase Georgia’s economic and political dependence…
The Statement of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Alumni on the Parliament of Georgia Adopting the Law on “Transparency of Foreign Influence”
On March 7, 2023, the Georgian Parliament passed the law “On Transparency of Foreign Influence” in its first hearing. We,…
Ukraine’s Defense Minister: Ukraine is on Track to Win the War Against Russia, With the Partner’s Support
One year into Russia’s all-out war on Ukraine, the world has profoundly changed. Ukraine has proved that it is not…
Georgia’s Ambivalent Stance Towards the War in Ukraine: Pragmatism or Risky?
Georgia’s stance towards the on-going Russian aggression against Ukraine has been somewhat ambivalent. Even though the Georgian government condemns the…
Norwegian Achievements in Georgia - Interview With the Ambassador
Diplomatic relations between Georgia and Norway were started back in 1918. After the restoration of Georgia’s independence, relations were officially…