[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]This report was prepared in 2015 based on the sociological study performed as part of the project ‘Georgian-Russian relations for peace and cooperation’. The aim of the project was to study Georgian diaspora organisations in Russia through the analysis of their objectives, activities and institutional development. Download full text[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Publ. date: 2016 ISBN: 978-9441-400-92-6 Tags: Georgia, Russia, diaspora[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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On June 14-16, within the framework of the project “Georgian-Russian Dialogue for Peace and Cooperation”, Caucasian House hosted a regional forum in Batumi. This brought together Russian, Georgian and Armenian experts. The forum incorporated topics related to regional security and current political processes in Caucasus, the threat of Islamic radicalism in the region, the situation in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, Georgian-Russian relations and the influence of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict on the region. Meetings were held in compliance with the Chatham House rules. Moreover,participants met with the representatives of local governmental institutions, in particular, the president of the Ajara Chamber of…
Giorgi Kanashvili Executive Director, Caucasian House Source: Originally this article was published at Netgazeti.ge in Georgian Seven years have passed since the August 2008 war between Russia and Georgia and the recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia by Russia. Encouraged by the Russian annexation of Crimea, ostensibly doomed aspiration of South Ossetia’s unification with the Russian Federation has reappeared on the political agenda. Idea of referendum was expressed several times, and after meeting with Russian president in the spring, Leonid Tibilov announced summer of 2016 as the holding date. However, referendum agreed with Kremlin was once again postponed, this time,…
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]The document aims to study the potential of Georgian soft power and its role in Georgian foreign policy. The document is based on the open sources, as of today, Georgia’s soft power potential is yet to be explored and the country’s policy in this direction bears largely fragmented character Download full text[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Publ. date: 2016 ISBN: Tags: Georgia, Soft Power, Foreign Policy[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
On May 16, the public discussion on topic “Salafism in Georgia and World: Theological and Political Aspects” was held in Caucasian House. Meeting incorporated several topics, including Muslim community in Georgia and Islam, in particular, one of its movements called Salafi. This topic is not new for Caucasian House, as the organization has worked on this issue from different standpoints. This year Caucasian House has conducted a research on Islamic community and state policy toward its integration, which will be published soon. During the discussion, reporters spoke about the history of Salafi movement, the aspects of its consistent formation, religious,…
Caucasian House is launching new series of public discussions: “Meetings with Diplomats at Caucasian House”. The meetings will be held with representatives of diplomatic corps and international organizations based in Tbilisi. Discussion topics will be: Georgia’s foreign policy and role of foreign representatives in political life of Georgia; Current events of international and regional relations and their analysis. In addition, ambassadors and high-ranking representatives will share their working experience with the audience. First guest of discussions will be the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkey to Georgia, Zeki Levent Gümrükçü. The topic: Turkish-Georgian relations and Turkish policy in South…
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]“Cost of Conflict: Core Dimensions of the Georgian-South Ossetian Context” is an analytical publication which presents diverse views of Georgian, South Ossetian and international experts. Georgian and South Ossetain peacebuilders worked together with George Mason University and the Alliance for Conflict Transformation, and with the financial support of the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund by the UK government and the United States Agency for International Development, to create an analytical publication that examines the costs of this conflict. Download full text[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Publ. date: 2016 Publisher: George Mason University, USA Tags: Russia, Georgia, South-Ossetia, August 2008, Conflicts[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Giorgi Kanashvili, Executive Director of Caucasian House Azerbaijan Gains Gaining confidence. Despite the fact, that in the end Azerbaijani troops could not maintain the largest part of seized territory, after these several days of confrontation Azerbaijan, to some extent, managed to rehabilitate psychologically. After the crisis Russo-Armenian relations became substantially tensed and Azerbaijan can also keep it in his assets. It reminded the international community that it is dissatisfied with the current status. Losses After the crisis Russia’s positions in the region became stronger, which in long-term perspective should not be in the interests of Azerbaijan. Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh Gains…
On April 15, on the initiative of Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) alongside Caucasian House organized a conference on the Georgian-Russian relations. During the conference, Georgian and Russian analysts discussed current tendencies and possible scenarios of development of Georgian-Russian relations. From Georgian side the first report was delivered by Giorgi Gobronidze, the invited lecturer at Georgian-American University. The report covered the topic on Challenges of International Terrorism in Georgia. The speaker described in detail the overall situation in the country and based on examples of other countries’ experience explained why Georgia does not represent the foreground target for…
On April 5, Caucasian House held a conference on Islam in Georgia: State Policy and Vision from Regions”. The opening remarks included the discussion on religious and political aspects and the significance of secularism in a contemporary state building process. The head of Asian direction at Caucasian House Giorgi Lobzhanidze, the professor at Ilia State University Giorgi Sanikidze alongside the philosopher Zaza Shatirishvili presented reports on aforementioned topics. The second session was dedicated toward State policy on religion. The Chairman of State Agency for Religious Issues Zaza Vashakmadze analysed the state policy toward dominant confessions presented in Georgia, especially focusing…
