Natalia Makaridze Master of International Relations Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA) Tbilisi, Georgia Abstract In 2022, while global attention fixated on the war in Ukraine, a devastating conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region resulted in more fatalities than several other high-profile conflicts combined. This article delves into the harrowing details of the war between the […]
Grigol Kalandadze Associate Professor Georgian International University GIU LLC Tbilisi, Georgia Abstract The 2016 US election campaign tends to be memorable with its polarizing nature. Surprisingly, the successful businessman Donald Trump defeated a renowned political figure Hillary Clinton, breaking many existing stereotypes around the US presidential marathon. Appearing in front of his supporters at the […]
Lali KhurtsiaDr. of economicsAssistant professorTbilisi State University named after Ivane Javakhishvili,Tbilisi, Georgia Abstract: Diversification of energy resources is one of the most important challenges of the current century. Given that the world community has almost completely drained exhaustible energy resources, the search for and distribution of renewable and cheap energies plays a vital role in […]
Giorgi Koberidze Georgian Institute of Public Affairs Assistant Professor Tbilisi, Georgia Abstract: Balochistan, a region with a rich cultural and historical heritage, spans across Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan. Despite its significant landmass, Balochistan remains economically underdeveloped and politically marginalized. This article explores the historical context and current dynamics of Balochistan, focusing on the January 2024 […]
Tinatin Sikmashvili Master of International Relations Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA) Tbilisi, Georgia Abstract The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional political and economic union, faces unprecedented challenges following a series of military coups in West Africa. These coups, notably in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, have led to a complex […]
Vano Tsertsvadze Doctor of social sciences, Professor, Georgian Institute of Public Affairs Lali Khurtsia Doctor of economics, Assistant professor, Tbilisi State University Nikoloz Bakradze MA, International relations coordinator, Georgian Institute of Public Affairs Giorgi Turkia Doctor of economics, Professor, Georgian Institute of Public Affairs Abstract: This article describes dual higher education (DHE) programs at universities […]
Iona Tsintsadze, Student of PhD program of Political Science, Georgian Institute of Public Affairs – GIPA Abstract Measuring a state’s power has already been a concern for scholars of International Relations. Because of the features of political science, it is quite challenging to create a formula that will precisely calculate the power of a state. […]
Elene Rusetskaia PhD Candidate GIPA – Georgian Institute of Public Affairs Tbilisi, Georgia Lela Khomeriki Invited professor Ilia State University Tbilisi, Georgia Abstract: More than half of states existing in the world apply gender quotas to increase women’s representation in politics. Since 2020 Georgia is among these countries. The initial experience of realizing the gender […]
Vano Tsertsvadze Doctor of social sciences, Professor, Georgian Institute of Public Affairs Lali Khurtsia Doctor of economics, Assistant professor, Tbilisi State University Nikoloz Bakradze MA, International relations coordinator, Georgian Institute of Public Affairs Giorgi Turkia Doctor of economics, Professor, Georgian Institute of Public Affairs Abstract: This research report aims to identify and assess employers’ requirements […]
Mariam Kiria Master of International Relations Georgian Institute Of Public Affairs-GIPA Tbilisi, Georgia Abstract Based on a comparative analysis, the paper investigates how regimes affected the structure of the CIA and the KGB, as well as the errors committed during the Cold War. The study is divided into several main parts. Initially, we examine the […]
Iona Tsintsadze, Student of PhD program of Political Science, Georgian Institute of Public Affairs – GIPA Tbilisi, Georgia Abstract According to shared opinion, Georgia forged the western foreign policy after the rose revolution. The new elite who came to power after a bloodless uprising aspired to integrate the country into NATO and the E.U. Some […]
Alexandre Avaliani (MA) PhD student Assistant (School of Social Sciences) GIPA – Georgian Institute of Public Affairs Tbilisi, Georgia Abstract The paper aims to contribute to laying the foundation for the scientific, evidence-based and systematized Georgian measurement instruments of ideology and political orientation. As a very small number of such tools (e.g., questionnaires, scales etc.) […]
Giorgi Koberidze Georgian Institute of Public Affairs Assistant Professor Tbilisi, Georgia Abstract The Aegean Sea crisis between Greece and Turkey has been a longstanding issue characterized by historical animosities, territorial disputes, and conflicting interpretations of international agreements. Tensions have escalated in recent times, raising concerns about its implications for regional stability and international relations. This […]
Akoji Ocheja (Ph.D) Department of Criminology and Security Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences. National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja Email: aocheja@noun.edu.ng Obi Success Esomchi Department of Public Administration, School of Management Studies, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja Email: obisuccessesomchi@kogistatepolytechnic.edu.ng Abstract Political party financing and spending during elections in North-Central Nigeria and Nigeria as a whole has […]
Natali Gvalia III Year Junker Defence and Security Program LEPL DAVID AGHMASHENEBELI NATIONAL DEFENSE ACADEMY OF GEORGIA Tamar Khaduri III Year Junker Defence and Security Program LEPL DAVID AGHMASHENEBELI NATIONAL DEFENSE ACADEMY OF GEORGIA Supervisor: Professor Levan Gegeshidze Abstract In an expeditiously changing world, security challenges have become more intricate, multifaceted and complex. The 21st […]