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From Delegating the Coercion to Non-State Actors to the Idea of “Sovereign Democracy”
Teona Zurabashvili
The legal condition of the peaceful assembly of citizens has been paradoxical in Georgia since 2013. Specifically, the right of peaceful assembly of the various political or social groups is not enforced by the state itself through the usage of legitimate power (Ombudsman.ge 2020); however, peaceful assemblies are often canceled by the organizers or find themselves significantly limited in time and space due to the obvious danger coming from counter-demonstrations that have been organized to take place simultaneously (Civil.ge 2013a, Civil.ge 2013b, Radio Liberty 2018, Radio Liberty 2019a, Radio Liberty 2019b, Tabula.ge 2019a, Civil.ge 2019a, Ombudsman.ge 2020, Civil.ge 2021a). (more…)
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Geopolitical Reshuffling in the South Caucasus in the Aftermath of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh War and the EU’s Policy Options
Hasmik Khachatryan
The EU has strived to strengthen the sovereignty and independence of the South Caucasus states, to bring the neighbours closer to the EU. To this end, the EU has undertaken a series of effective measures since the 1990s, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the emergence of a new balance of power in the region. Meanwhile, the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war has brought major geopolitical reshuffling to the South Caucasus. The EU’s power, in fact, has been downgraded in strategic terms and its long-term efforts to promote peace and stability in the region have been nullified. Against the backdrop of the new geostrategic reality in the South Caucasus, the EU strives to regain its position of power. (more…)
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Emerging Leaders School 2022 was Launched!
On December 4-5, the Georgian Institute of Politics launched Emerging Leaders School (ELS) 2022.
ELS2022 brings together twenty-five active, change-oriented young people selected through intense competition. Over the next six months, with the help of the invited experts, participants will have the opportunity to learn about political and social issues they are interested in. Additionally, these young people will participate in non-formal discussions with decision-makers, share their points of view, and be part of the Youth Democracy Forum. (more…)
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Side Event of the EaP CSF Annual Assembly
On December 1, 2021, the Georgian Institute of Politics (GIP), together with the Institute for European Policies and Reforms (IPRE) and Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting (IER), hosted the conference “Analysing the Role of CSOs in DCFTA Implementation in the Trio States – Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine”.
The event was moderated by Prof. Dr. Michael EMERSON, a Senior Research Fellow and Project Leader of 3dcftas.eu, Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS).
The conference aimed to present the essential findings and recommendations of the joint report developed by Georgian, Moldovan, and Ukrainian researchers about the role of civil society organizations in the implementation of the DCFTAs in the Associated Trio. (more…)
...Latest Blogs
At the Crossroads of Consensus-Based Political Culture: Can Georgia Overcome the Polarization Trap?
Georgia’s 3+3 Dilemma: Regional Leadership or Falling into the Aggressor Neighbor’s Trap?
The post-Merkel Germany and the Eastern Partnership: 5 Take-aways from Germany’s parliamentary elections
Op-ed: From poster child to problem child: Georgia’s democratic crisis threatens its European future
What Threats Does the Rejection of the EU Financial Assistance Contain for Georgia?
A Look Beyond the Red Lines in Georgian Politics: 5 Major Risks Following the Annulment of the April 19 Agreement
Changes in the Election Administration and its Potential Impact on the Upcoming Local Self-Government Elections in Georgia
Spoiler or Ambivalent Partner: the GOC and the Fate of Georgia’s European Future
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