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1. US-Turkey Tense Relations and Their Possible Influence on Regional Security

Author:
Zurab Batiashvili
Publication Date:
06-2019
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
Georgian Foundation for Strategic International Studies -GFSIS
Abstract:
The situation in the Middle East has been developing dynamically in the recent period of time – confrontations between the US and Iran, Israel and Iran, and the civil war in Syria, etc., creating additional threats and challenges for the wider region (which includes us, too). In such a situation, the tense relations between two powerful NATO member states – the US and Turkey and the foreign policy fluctuations that can be expected from this which could cause the paths of these two countries to diverge, also causing Ankara to become closer with Moscow – remain as a significantly noteworthy issue for Georgia. Such a development of events would probably become one of the biggest challenges to our country’s security.
Topic:
International Affairs
Political Geography:
Georgia

2. The Middle Class in Georgia: Quantitative Assessment, Dynamics and Profile

Author:
Merab Kakulia and Nodar Kapanadze
Publication Date:
07-2018
Content Type:
Research Paper
Institution:
Georgian Foundation for Strategic International Studies -GFSIS
Abstract:
The middle class is a key factor of stability for any country. Aristotle pointed out that the bigger the middle class – or social group between rich and poor – the more stable the society is.1 The veracity of this statement is especially clear in modern society, where the middle class acts as an engine of economic growth and social progress. In the first place, this implies that the middle class strives to accumulate human capital and savings. Secondly, it generates creative people, who speed up innovations and stir up economic activity. Thirdly, the consumer capacities of the middle class promote diversification and extension of markets, which in its turn give possibilities for using the economies of scale2. And lastly, the middle class can play a decisive role in the improvement of governance – compared with the poor, it has the capacity to demand better public services, more accountability of civil servants and support economic gross-oriented policies.3
Topic:
International Political Economy and International Affairs
Political Geography:
Georgia

3. The EU's Black Sea Policy and Enlargement

Author:
Kakha Gogolashvili
Publication Date:
11-2018
Content Type:
Research Paper
Institution:
Georgian Foundation for Strategic International Studies -GFSIS
Abstract:
Raising interest in the Black Sea
Topic:
International Affairs
Political Geography:
Europe

4. Caucasian Tandem and the Belt and Road Initiative

Author:
Eldar Isamalov and Vladimer Papava
Publication Date:
01-2018
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
Georgian Foundation for Strategic International Studies -GFSIS
Abstract:
The paper discusses the issues of the joint role of Azerbaijan and Georgia, or the “Caucasian Tandem,” in Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative global project. Proceeding from the Caucasian Tandem’s experience in establishing and operation of the Silk Road Transport Corridor, the chief challenges of the Silk Road Economic Belt implementation are examined.
Topic:
International Affairs
Political Geography:
Global Focus

5. Georgian and Russian Experts Searching for Ways of Normalization

Author:
Kakha Gogolashvili
Publication Date:
02-2018
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
Georgian Foundation for Strategic International Studies -GFSIS
Abstract:
Since the August 2008 War and the consequent recognition of independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia by Russia, the relations between Georgia and Russia have deteriorated significantly. In the absence of diplomatic relations, the consultations and peace-building talks in Geneva (mainly Abkhazia and South Ossetia related) remain the only format involving international actors and mediators. Indeed, more than 40 rounds of negotiations have produced no tangible progress on converging the visions between parties. Nor have the bilateral format of talks, operational since 2012 contributed to a visible normalization of relations, save some progress in economic relations and humanitarian issues. With this lack of interaction between official structures, Russia-Georgia experts’ and opinion makers’ dialogue remains one of the most important instruments for generating and sharing the ideas directed towards solving the problems between Georgia and Russia.
Topic:
International Affairs
Political Geography:
Global Focus

6. Towards Enhancing the Role of the Georgian Orthodox Church in the Country's Democratic Development

Author:
GFSIS
Publication Date:
01-2017
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
Georgian Foundation for Strategic International Studies -GFSIS
Abstract:
The publication includes research findings assessing the attitudes and perceptions within the Georgian Orthodox Church on the issues of domestic and foreign policy and recommendations for enhancing the Church’s role in the country’s democratic development. This study was conducted in the framework of the project “Investigating the Attitudes of the Georgian Church on Democracy and Development” supported by the National Endowment for Democracy
Topic:
International Affairs
Political Geography:
Global Focus

7. Georgia-EU: Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area

Author:
Kakha Gogolashvili
Publication Date:
01-2017
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
Georgian Foundation for Strategic International Studies -GFSIS
Abstract:
The European integration has a narrow and broad understanding. The narrow sense of this term implies the processes taking place within the EU - legislative harmonization, deepening of joint policies, relations within the common market, economic and monetary union.
Topic:
International Affairs
Political Geography:
Global Focus

8. Chronic Poverty and Income Inequality in Georgia

Author:
Merab Kakulia
Publication Date:
01-2017
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
Georgian Foundation for Strategic International Studies -GFSIS
Abstract:
Poverty alleviation still remains one of the key challenges for Georgia, as for any sovereign country. According to our calculations, in 2016, every seventh family consumed less than the subsistence minimum. Further, following a significant decrease in 2012-2014, the poverty level did not substantially change in 2015-2016; which means that the mentioned decrease might be of episodic nature and in reality there is serious risk of an increase in the scale of poverty. In 2014-2016, the situation became even more complicated, since the trend of reduction in the difference between the income levels of the richest and the poorest people, observed before, almost came to a stop. This points to the need for further economicstatistical research into poverty and inequality, and the implementation of a more effective policy for poverty reduction
Topic:
International Affairs
Political Geography:
Global Focus

9. Belt And Road Initiative, The Russian Factor And Main Challenges For Georgia

Author:
Vladimer Papava
Publication Date:
01-2017
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
Georgian Foundation for Strategic International Studies -GFSIS
Abstract:
Beijing’s new global project Belt and Road Initiative (DRI) includes the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road
Topic:
International Affairs
Political Geography:
Global Focus

10. EU-Georgia Relations Future Perspectives

Author:
Kakha Gogolashvili
Publication Date:
01-2017
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
Georgian Foundation for Strategic International Studies -GFSIS
Abstract:
This paper discusses the main stages of the development of EU-Georgia relations as well as important achievements and existing challenges
Topic:
International Affairs
Political Geography:
Global Focus