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Negativity in the Election Campaign – Bloody Banners
No full textThe article talks about the use of negativity during the pre-election campaign, and one of the means of its expression in Georgia - bloody banners. The paper is based on content analysis, and also includes researchers' views on the current issue. The article describes when blood banners first appeared and how they have evolved since then. How the identity of the customer was transferred from one person to another and how the author of the real idea remained unpunished. Hate speech and inciting people is usually a crime, but it turns out the laws don't apply to everyone. The article also talks about the legislative initiative of the ruling party, which is doubtful whether it can bring real good or not
The Concept of Nation and the National Question according to Akaki Chkhenkeli
No full textOne of the reasons why the figure of Akaki Chkhenkeli stands out among Georgian Social Democrats is his stance on the national question, which differs from the opinions of other Georgian Social Democrats. In this qualitative research, I aim to examine Akaki Chkhenkeli's approach to the national question and the importance of his theory in the process of forming the modern Georgian nation into a political nation during the beginning of the twentieth century. To do this, I will use the method of secondary source analysis and interpretation. Akaki Chkhenkeli entered the political arena in the late nineteenth century, dedicating his efforts to addressing various issues, including the interplay between the nation-state and its relationship with mankind, as well as the essence and defining characteristics of a nation
First and next democratic steps in Post-Socialist Poland. The police reform in 1989-2003
No full text Every country that wants to build a democratic state goes through many stages and takes the necessary steps.One of the important factors for achieving democracy in the country is peace and stability, so that the citizens of the country can be sure of their security in the present and the future, and other countries see this country as a stable neighbor and partner.One of the guarantors of peace and security of citizens in the country - the police is an institution that constantly monitors the situation and takes care of people's safety.During the Soviet Union, corruption and crime took root in the militia, the militia rarely performed its duties, bribery and cover-up of crimes were common, and this situation continued even after the independence of the post-Soviet countries.After the liberation of Poland from the Soviet regime, in terms of state building, the Polish government implemented a number of reforms, including the police.The purpose of the reforms carried out in the police force was to bring the given institution out of its current deplorable state and revive it.
Elaboration of the Constitutional Principles of Educational Policy by the Constituent Assembly of Georgia (1919-1921)
No full textThe paper analyses those documents of the Constituent Assembly of Georgia which deal with the elaboration of the Chapter 12th („Education and School“) of the 1921 Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Georgia. The above-mentioned chapter was written with the general democratic spirit of the constitution and clearly defined the main principles of the educational policy: free development of culture; democratization of culture and school; nation-wide, mandatory and free-of-charge primary education; provision of secular education; unity of the teaching and learning, which rested on the coherence of the different stages of education
Virtual community and its importance: the cases of “Girchi and “Girchi – More Freedom”
No full text The article examines virtual communities and their importance in the process of conducting party politics and decision-making, in particular on the example of the parties "Girchi" and "Girchi - More Freedom". The influence and importance of social media in politics is increasing day by day, not only inGeorgia, but around the world. Hence the issue is still relevant for political science. The article focuses on parties and the peculiarities of their use of social media, the need and influence of virtual communities in parties. For comparison, two of the youngest parties inGeorgiaare taken, which call themselves the "digital" parties. Based on the existing research and conducted interviews, the aim of the article is to understand the importance of virtual communities for political parties and what their characteristics are.
Stages of Formation of Students’ Protest Movements and Their Outcomes: The Case of Georgia (2016-2020)
No full textStudent protests can be triggered by various factors and circumstances, be it social, political or economic reasons, so it is necessary to examine these reasons scientifically and outline the relationship between the mentioned variables. Accordingly, the aim of the thesis is to examine the phases and outcomes of the emergence of student protest movements in modern Georgia using the example of "Auditoria 115" and "May Student Movement". Based on the research objective, the work is based on the qualitative research method, i.e. the analysis of secondary sources - research papers, articles, statements and interviews were studied and analysed as part of the research.It discusses how the above-mentioned movements came into being, what their main demands were and what forms of protest they used in the initial phase. At the same time, it was discussed how the demands of the student movements were met by the university or various agencies and what were the results of their protest activities. Also, this work allows us to consider in a comparative context how identical are the demands, types of protest and forms of expression of the studied student movements
The Regulation of Lobbying in Georgia
No full textGeorgia was one of the first countries in Europe to adopt a special act regulating lobbying activities – “Law of Georgia on Lobbying” -in 1998 during the presidency of Eduard Shevardnadze. The referred law was one of the first unified acts regulating lobbying not only in the legal systems of the former Post-Soviet, but also of all European countries as a well.The question of our research is whether the Law of Georgia on Lobbying really works and whether it is effective. The purpose of the report is to show the ways of regulating lobbying in Georgia and effectiveness of the law on lobbying as well. To my mind, the regulation of lobbying in Georgia is relevant, but ineffective.The document regulating lobbying activities is assessed using the CPI method in the current report. Each element of the lobbying law is evaluated through the aforementioned method in our case.According to the CPI index, (CHARI, R.; HOGAN, J., MURPHY, G. Report on The Legal Framework for the Regulation of Lobbying in the Council of Europe Member States), 7 elements of lobbying regulation have been identified.We used these 7 characteristics during the study of “Law of Georgia on Lobbying” to determine the compliance of each paragraph of the latter with the norms defined by this index. According to the results of the study, “Law of Georgia on Lobbying" can be considered as a medium-regulated system.
Georgia’s Cybersecurity Environment in the AI Era
Get PDFThis research paper explores the development of artificial intelligence (AI), international cyber threats, and Georgia's changing cybersecurity environment. This paper describes Georgia's transformation from a weak cybersecurity outpost to a nation that emphasizes promoting cybersecurity capabilities, drawing on theoretical frameworks and historical context.Georgia experienced a paradigm shift after the 2008 cyberattack, seeing the link between cybersecurity requirements and national security. In this regard, legislative turning points were crucial in determining Georgia's cybersecurity laws. Important turning points were reached by adopting the "Law on Information Security" and ratifying the Council of Europe's cyber security convention, which laid the theoretical and practical groundwork for an all-encompassing governmental cybersecurity policy. This policy aimed to strengthen the country's national security apparatus and protect its digital infrastructure.Georgia's efforts to strengthen its cybersecurity environment paid off over the next few years. The article details how Georgia has implemented action plans to incorporate cybersecurity concerns within the larger national security framework. Acclaim from international organizations like the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) confirmed Georgia's progress in the industry. However, the piece also gathers the ongoing weaknesses and vulnerabilities that must be addressed in the Georgian cybersecurity landscape. The cooperative endeavor yielded focused suggestions, stressing flexibility as a fundamental principle against ever-changing cyber threats.The analysis offers valuable insights into Georgia's cybersecurity efforts and can guide other countries amidst the complex AI-driven cyber threats. The essay analyzes Georgia's strategy to defend itself against transnational cyber threats. This essay enhances knowledge of the complex interactions between transnational cyber threats and AI and the necessity of robust cybersecurity frameworks on a global scale
Alexander Lomtatidze
No full textAleksandre Lomtatidze was a member of the National Council of Georgia, who also had the mandate of a deputy of the Constituent Assembly of Georgia from the Social Democratic Party of Georgia. On May 28, 2023, Aleksander Lomtatidze was buried in the Didube Pantheon. He was transferred for burial from Uzbekistan on May 26 of the same year. Lomtatidze died in Uzbekistan in 1924 and was buried there. After the 1924 anti-Soviet uprising, Lomtatidze, who was seriously ill and exiled, was arrested again and imprisoned on charges of participating in the uprising where he died at the age of 42. In this paper, we will try to briefly present to you the work of Aleksandre Lomtatidze, a deputy of the National Council of Georgia and the Constituent Assembly of Georgia
Motives of Youth to Get Involved in Youth Organizations of Political Parties (2020 Parliamentary Elections in Georgia)
No full textThe motivations of young people to get involved in youth organizations of political parties vary. One of the main objectives of the present study was to identify the motives of young people who are actively involved in political parties during the 2020 parliamentary elections in Georgia. People do a certain job for different motives. In interviews with the respondents we selected, the main motives for which young people join the youth organizations of political parties were elaborated.The 2020 parliamentary elections were characterised by the diversity of motives for young people to join the youth organizations of political parties. The analysis of the in-depth interviews showed us that part of the young people are interested in party activism because they want change in the country. Some are attracted by ideological proximity to a particular party, while others are driven by pragmatic motives and think more about personal benefits, or a friend or acquaintance sometimes proves to be a motivator for participation in political party youth organizations.Based on the empirical data of the study, the main motivation of young people to get involved in the youth organizations of political parties is the desire to change the current processes in the country