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The South Caucasus – a region encompassing Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia - is one of strategic importance, not only for adjacent countries, such as Turkiye, Russia, Iran and the Central Asian states, but also for neighbours such as the European Union and the GCC states, and globally for the United States, India, China, Pakistan and Japan.

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Commentary: Georgia's new political journey
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Commentary: Georgia's new political journey

31 October 2016
The period of democratic transition is over, and a new phase, where the emphasis must be on state and democratic consolidation, has opened. The October 2016 Parliamentary elections in Georgia were not perfect, but they were the best the country ever had, and within the accepted international standards. Well organised, competitive and fair elections now need to become a habit, so that politicians and voters alike can focus on policies and substance.
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Analysis: Where have all the Georgian liberals gone?
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Analysis: Where have all the Georgian liberals gone?

27 October 2016
In this analysis for commonspace.eu, Dato Parulava, a journalist of the Georgian website liberali.ge discusses the outcome of the Georgian Parliamentary elections held earlier this month and examines why political parties with a liberal agenda failed to secure seats in the new parliament
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