Giorgi Koberidze Assistant-Professor Georgian Institute of Public Affairs Tbilisi, Georgia Abstract This article reports on findings from my PhD thesis, The Crisis of Secular Democracy in Turkey: Historical Dynamics and the Rise of Political Islam. It examines the underlying causes of Turkey’s secular democracy crisis by exploring the evolution of secularism and its relationship with […]
Shahla Ahmed Jilin University China Abstract: Political engineering refers to the intentional design and manipulation of political systems and institutions by governing authorities to accomplish certain governance objectives. This approach has had a considerable impact on political landscapes throughout Asia and the Pacific, impacting everything from electoral procedures to power consolidation. This article investigates the […]
Giorgi Koberidze Assistant-Professor Georgian Institute of Public Affairs Tbilisi, Georgia Abstract This article examines the rise of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the ideological development of Erdoğanism within Turkish politics. Emerging as a formidable political force since Erdoğan’s ascension to prime minister in 2003, Erdoğanism has redefined Turkish political dynamics through its blend of conservative democracy […]
Prof. Gerald E. Ezirim Department of Political Science, Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Dr. Lawrence I. Edet Department of Political Science & Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Uyo, Uyo Abstract Public and private organisations are increasingly appreciating the importance of employee performance evaluation as a tool for enhancing […]
Dr. Paata Medzvelia Tbilisi, Georgia Abstract As global economies become increasingly integrated and trends toward digitization intensify, a fluid and robust monetary policy framework is more essential than ever. This paper analyzes new trends in monetary policy in light of globalization, technological advancement, and emerging financial risks. It explores how monetary authorities can use tools […]
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 […]