Georgia in Transition
Georgia in Transition

Author: Lorenz King

Publisher: Schriften zur internationalen Entwicklungs- und Umweltforschung

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13:

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Georgia is a small country located in the Caucasus, which gained independence in April 1991 after several decades of socialistic structures of the Soviet Union. Like all other post Soviet countries, Georgia had to face the challenges of the transition process towards democracy and market economy. Today, more than 15 years after the beginning of the transition process, a lot has changed. This book portrays the development of Georgia in this difficult period. It gives an overview of the experiences Georgia has gone through during transition. The first part of this book deals with the jurisprudential and (security) political aspects of transformation. The section covers the problems concerning statehood and democratization in Georgia as well as electoral procedures. The second part of the anthology deals with the challenges arising from the transition from a planned economy toward market oriented economic structures, which Georgia has to face. Land use change and environmental problems are the main topics of the book's third part. Additionally, the book covers issues regarding climate change.

Georgia from National Awakening to Rose Revolution
Georgia from National Awakening to Rose Revolution

Author: Jonathan Wheatley

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-05-15

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13: 1351933884

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Jonathan Wheatley examines the tortuous process of regime change in Georgia from the first pro-independence protests of 1988 to the aftermath of the so-called Rose Revolution in 2004. It is set within a comparative framework that includes other transition countries, particularly those in the former Soviet Union. The book provides two important theoretical innovations: the notion of a regime, which is an under-theorized concept in the field of transition literature, and O'Donnell, Schmitter and Karl's notion of a dynamic actor-driven transition. The volume turns to the structural constraints that framed the transition in Georgia and in other republics of the former Soviet Union by looking at the state and society in the USSR at the close of the Soviet period. It examines the evolution and nature of the Georgian regime, and ultimately addresses the theoretical and empirical problems posed by Georgia's so-called Rose Revolution following the falsification of parliamentary elections by the incumbent authorities.

Democracy and Autocracy in Eurasia
Democracy and Autocracy in Eurasia

Author: Irakly Areshidze

Publisher: Eurasian Political Econ. & Pub

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13:

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The inside story of the "people's revolution" that was neither a revolution nor an act of the people. Written by an insider and leading authority, Democracy and Autocracy in Eurasia is a compelling chronicle of the political development of the Republic of Georgia since the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Georgia's Bumpy Transition
Georgia's Bumpy Transition

Author: Jana Kobzová

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 10

ISBN-13: 9781906538750

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"Georgia's post-election transition from the Saakashvili era is proving bumpier than many hoped, with Bidzina Ivanishvili's new coalition government under pressure from enormous public expectations, but without a clear strategy for Georgia's future. A strong helping hand from the EU could make the difference between Georgia growing closer to Europe or turning away. Georgia is still on the long transition from being a nearly-failed state only a decade ago to the well-functioning democracy it hopes to become. Up to now, the EU's Georgia policy has been on autopilot. Now it needs to step up its involvement in the country. This means building trust with the new government and aligning its assistance closely with Georgia's needs - whilst maintaining an impartial assessment of the political developments on the ground. In "Georgia's bumpy transition: how the EU can help" Jana Kobzova argues that Europe should: Send experts to match the financial assistance that it already gives, for instance in areas like regional development and agriculture. Georgia needs such expertise to underpin sustainable growth across its economy -- Be critical of the government when necessary, based on a non-partisan appraisal of the developments on the ground. The treatment of government's political opponents should remain in a spotlight. Europe also needs to communicate better with Georgia's people and its politicians, outlining opportunities from closer integration -- Support the economy, especially shorter term growth orientated initiatives. A failure to improving living standards may lead to the government undermining Georgia's fragile democratic institutions in search of popularity. "Georgia's main political forces face a choice: either they learn to coexist and adopt a democratic political culture or they continue their zero-sum approach to politics. The former would bring Georgia closer to Europe; the latter risks alienating not only the country's society but also its Western allies." Jana Kobzova"--Publisher's description.