Expert Opinion
New Source of Russian-Abkhazian Discord
New Source of Russian-Abkhazian Discord
04 November, 2010

‘Both Abkhazia and so called South Ossetia are economic  burdens for Russia’


According to a new decree, citizens who fail to pay even a single utility bill would be shut out of all utilities.

“My family has a tradition to pay all the bills. If you use a service then you are supposed to pay for it,” – said Mikheil Machavariani, Vice-Speaker of the Georgian Parliament.

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Oppositional Idea and New Presidential Initiative
Oppositional Idea and New Presidential Initiative
28 October, 2010

Interview with political expert Soso Tsiskarishvili


According to the research conducted by international organization ‘Reporters Without Borders’, Georgia holds 100th place in the international media freedom rating.

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‘Friendship with Russia is unachievable…and not needed’
‘Friendship with Russia is unachievable…and not needed’
21 October, 2010

‘Construction of Kars-Akhalkalaki-Tbilisi railway is postponed indefinitely’


After two years of innumerable Geneva missions and consultations, Moscow decided to hand one village over to Georgia;

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‘Political processes are sliding into crisis’
‘Political processes are sliding into crisis’
14 October, 2010

How Georgian Government uses White House statements


Russia gets closer to China; Strasburg Court issues an official decree on inhuman treatment of Chechens by Russian militaries. And what is going on in Georgia?

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2020: Year of Georgia’s entry into NATO
2020: Year of Georgia’s entry into NATO
07 October, 2010

Interview with philosopher Kakha Katsitadze


“NATO decided that Georgia would become a member of the Alliance and this position is firm,” said NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen during his visit in Georgia.

He also added that Georgia would need to satisfy appropriate criteria to join the Alliance.

In contrast, Georgian soldiers are sacrificing their lives so that the dream of NATO membership comes true. They carry their peacekeeping mission in Helmand province of Afghanistan, where situation is most hazardous. This is the province from where even Britain withdrew its forces quoting excessive risks.

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‘Agreements must be respected’
‘Agreements must be respected’
30 September, 2010

‘Sooner or later Russia will have to compromise’


How real is the idea of united and peaceful Caucasus, given that the region is seen by many as a ticking bomb, ridden with a bouquet of conflicts nurtured by Russia, one of the most aggressive players in the world? Besides, last week the first hearing of Georgian Parliament gave a ‘go ahead’ to the constitutional changes to herald a new redistribution of power between the branches of State power.

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What Is a Downside to Trial by Jury?
What Is a Downside to Trial by Jury?
23 September, 2010

 

Interview with Mindia Ugrekhelidze, Expert in education, society and justice

The major function of the State - administer justice– is planned to be given to the people by introducing the institution of jurors. We talked with Mindia Ugrekhelidze, Doctor of Laws, on the issues of education, social life and justice in our country.

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Two Positions divided by Deep Crevice
Two Positions divided by Deep Crevice
16 September, 2010

Interview with Zurab Abashidze, Doctor of Political Sciences
In today’s world, new spheres of influence are emerging. In this context, it is of primary importance to have a sensible assessment of the situation our country is in; get a clear picture of political, economical and cultural aspects.

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What plans does Gazprom hold?
What plans does Gazprom hold?
10 September, 2010

Russian code in Baku-Tbilisi-Ceihan Plan


According to the Western media, Russian Gazprom eyes Baku-Tbilisi-Ceihan pipeline. This news suspiciously coincided with the emergence of Georgian-Azeri confederation idea that President Saakashvili came up with recently. We talked to political expert Ramaz Sakvarelidze on this and other topics:

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GJ Editor's comment
Funny Habits
01 August, 2013
Last week, I started giving these hints and tips to my foreign friends and the tourists and my compatriots too because I don’t want them to be overly surprised and embarrassed when they inevitably come across those habits of ours while they have to do with this culture (look for the first 10 tips in previous issue):
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