Does the conflict between Georgia and Russia in August 2008 really stands for a turning-point as often argued, and if so what has changed and with what consequences? Has the Caucasus conflict been of a ground-breaking importance with power politics back on the agenda, or has it rather stood out...

The South Caucasus region has a strategic geopolitical significance due to its importance for energy transports to Europe, but the conflicts, the pandemic and the instability affect people's safety. Moreover, these conflicts are an obstacle to the economic and social development of these...

Georgia is the only country in the CAC region that can access markets around the world through its own seaports and thus less dependent on China's BRI overland corridors for trade, investment and growth. Nevertheless, the Georgian government is investing in the one BRI corridor China, Europe...

The EU can do little to achieve its policy objectives in its Eastern neighborhood without facing the issue of secessionist conflicts. This paper deals with EU policy towards Georgia and the secessionist regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. It discusses the reasons for and constraints on EU...

Recurring Patterns in Georgian Politics / Stephen F. Jones -- New Shifts in Georgian Geography / Joseph Salukvadze and Zurab Davitashvili -- Economic and Regional Factors in Georgia's Political Transformation / Mikheil Tokmazishvili -- Higher Education and State Building in Georgia / Marine...