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Analyses | | Krzysztof Strachota

Georgias new president

… On 17 November Georgia's new president Giorgi Margvelashvili, who won … to the rules of democracy. He also emphasised that Georgia is part of Western civilisation and declared his … stressed at the same time the strategic importance of Georgia's bilateral co-operation with the US). However, …
Analyses | | Marek Matusiak

Georgia 100 days of the new government

… half of February marked one hundred days since the Georgian Dream (GD) government coalition, under Bidzina … policies.  Above all, however, the situation in Georgia still bears the characteristics of a … a quick and general improvement in living conditions. Georgia’s future will become clear over the next few …
Analyses | | Marek Matusiak

Georgia The presidential election was peaceful and democratic

… The presidential election was held in Georgia on 27 October. It was won by the candidate of the Georgian Dream (GD) coalition, Giorgi Margvelashvili. … capitalise on part of the disillusioned electorate of Georgian Dream in the future. The manner in which the …
Analyses | | Marek Matusiak

Georgia Is conservative-nationalist sentiment growing

… southern village inhabited by both Orthodox and Muslim Georgians (the latter resettled from the neighbouring … between Muslim communities and the leader of the Georgian Orthodox Church (GOC), Patriarch Ilia II. … from 2002). These are mainly ethnic Azeris, as well as Georgians professing Islam, who mainly live in Adjara.   …
Analyses | | Marek Matusiak

Georgia The war of 2008 is the subject of a political struggle

… On 10 April, Georgia’s Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili signalled … an investigation into the outbreak of the war between Georgia and Russia in 2008; the Georgian government of the time’s responsibility; and …
Analyses | | Marek Matusiak

Georgia Ivanishvili has announced that he is leaving

… On 2 September Georgia's Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili confirmed … and resources into “establishing civil society in Georgia”. He also announced that he will still feel … commissioned by the NDI) and the richest person in Georgia. His announced withdrawal from politics has …
Analyses | | Marek Matusiak

Georgia the opposition is holding its first rally

… October. The overriding theme was the protection of Georgia’s pro-Western line in foreign politics. The … April: the support level for the government coalition Georgian Dream (GD) is 60% while the figure for UNM is … – avoided meltdown, is a success and  novelty in Georgia’s modern history. However, declarations made by …
Analyses | | Marek Matusiak

Presidential elections in Georgia – questions despite a clear favourite

… On 27 October presidential elections will be held in Georgia. The favourite to win is the candidate of the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) coalition, Giorgi Margvelashvili. It … it is difficult to predict who will be running Georgia after the elections (including representing the …
Analyses | | Aleksandra Jarosiewicz, Marek Matusiak

Ivanishvili goes to Azerbaijan – a visit overshadowed by misunderstandings

… The new head of the Georgian government, Bidzina Ivanishvili, visited the … (a section of this is currently under construction in Georgia). This project is of key significance for Baku. … owing to preferential loans granted by Azerbaijan to Georgia (the total loan amount will reach US$775 …
Analyses | | Aleksandra Jarosiewicz

The Southern Caucasus is turning into a Russian playground

… an effect of the upcoming presidential elections in Georgia and Azerbaijan (October) and the fact that … aim since the emergence of this project. In the case of Georgia, Russia has adopted a ‘wait and see’ stance, … Ivanishvili. The relentless political struggle in Georgia between Prime Minister Ivanishvili and President …