Since the beginning of Russia’s unjustified invasion of Ukraine in February, the Central Asian states have sought to distance themselves…
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Peculiarities of the Antimonopoly Legislative Approaches in Georgian Electro Energetic Markets and Several Recommendations
INTRODUCTION The legal framework of Georgian electro energy markets’ antimonopoly environment consists of the Law of Georgia on “Energy and…
What Are the Security Implications of Finnish and Swedish Membership in NATO?
On May 18, Finland and Sweden officially applied for NATO membership, kicking off an intensive diplomatic process that could lead…
The Role and Influence of Wine Export on the Economic Growth of Georgia
The history of Georgian wine, starting from the forms of wild vines to the perspective grape varieties, dates back centuries;…
Electricity as a Type of Property and the Subject of Expropriation
Electricity is considered one of the most valuable sources of energy. Moreover, renewable energy has no alternative; in time, it…
Op-Ed: Gold and Inflation
John Pierpont Morgan the founder of America’s largest bank – J.P. Morgan opined: “Gold is money, everything else is credit”…
Can Azerbaijan Be the EU’s Alternative Big Energy Supplier?
The European Union has been eager to reduce its reliance on Russian gas in the wake of Moscow’s unjustified invasion…
The Czech Presidency of the EU: Re-Orienting Towards East
On July 1, the Czech Republic took over the rotating six-month presidency of the European Union. As usual, the current…
The New Productivism Paradigm?
Image Credits to Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images There are signs of a major reorientation toward an economic policy framework that is…
The Three Faces of Armazi
Image Credits to Roman Chkoidze Given the long history of Christianity in Georgia, and its vital role in the preservation…
To Be Independent
“For many centuries Georgia existed as a free and independent state” declares Georgia’s Act of Independence of 1918. Independence is…
The EU’s Engagement in the Reconciliation Process Between Armenia and Azerbaijan: Can It Lead to Peace?
While Russia has been occupied with its invasion campaign in Ukraine, the EU has sought to increase its role in…
Can Regulation Really Increase Business?
In my first article, I presented a case for why the gambling industry seeks regulation where many other industries do…
European Perspective for Georgia Is a Big Opportunity
On March 3, Georgia submitted an application to become a member of the European Union. The announcement followed a similar…
Kakha Bendukidze and Georgia’s Road to Freedom | Post-Soviet Heritage and „Ultra-liberalization“
01.06.2004 – Top Georgian TV channels broadcast a man with a noticeable appearance descending from a Russian airplane at Tbilisi…
Is the South Caucasus Finally Emerging as the Main Transit Hub between Europe and Asia?
Against the backdrop of the ongoing Russian invasion in Ukraine, transit between Europe and Asia through the South Caucasus has…