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European Best Practices in Dual Higher Education (DHE)

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 […]

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The Impact of Gender Quotas on Women’s Political Representation The Case of Georgia

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 […]

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Report on Survey of companies needs for Dual Higher Education in Georgia

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 […]

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The Impact of Regimes on the Structure of the CIA and the KGB During the Cold War and on the Errors Committed

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 […]

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Structural Realism and Georgian Foreign Policy

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 […]

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Scientific Foundations of Measuring Ideology and Political Orientation in Georgia: qualitative analysis of instruments

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.) […]

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Analyzing the Aegean Sea Crisis between Greece and Turkey and Its Implications for Regional Stability

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 […]

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An Exposè on Corruption in Political Parties’ Financing and Electoral Credibility in Nigeria

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 […]

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Strengthening the EU’s Defence Cooperation

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 […]

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Social Communication during Modern Conflict

Oliwia Cichecka  Cadet , 4th Year Student, Management Program,  MOS – CBRN, Academy of Land Forces named after General Tadeusz Kosciuszko Jakub Woźny Cadet, 4th Year Student, Management Program,  MOS – Infantry Academy of Land Forces  named after General Tadeusz Kościuszko Abstract Today’s armed conflicts have different backgrounds. Some countries are fighting to gain independence, […]

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Organizational Communication

Maya Ugulava Doctoral student Business Technologies Faculty at Georgian Technical University Otar Baghaturia Associate Professor Business Technologies Faculty Georgian Technical University Abstract: The article discusses the importance of organizational structural communication in terms of effective management. Author mentions General theoretical considerations as well as distinguishing marks between types of communication. At the end, the considerations […]

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‘Georgian Way’ of Policy Advocacy: Non-state Actors’ Influence on Public Policy in Georgia A Comparative Analysis of Policy Advocacy under the United National Movement’s and Georgian Dream’s Governance

Manana Mikaberdize (MSc.) Salome Sichinava (MA) Tinatin Siradze (MA) Salome Muradashvili (MA) Authors’ affiliations: Doctorate Students of Georgian Institution of Public Affairs (GIPA) Tbilisi, Georgia Abstract: Georgia has often been the target of interest for public policy scholars, however, the ‘Georgian way of policy advocacy’, its peculiarities in modern Georgia, one of the post-Soviet country, […]

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Success and challenges of Georgian tobacco taxation policy

Vano TsertsvadzeDoctor of social sciencesProfessorGeorgian Institute of Public AffairsNational Center for Disease Control of GeorgiaLali KhurtsiaDoctor of economicsAssistant professorTbilisi State University Abstract. Georgia has recently taken a major step toward compliance with the WHO FCTC, Georgia also ratified the association agreement with the European Union. According to these Agreements Georgia is obliged to harmonize its […]

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