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The presence of Islam in Russian political life is growing to the extent that its role is now even more pronounced than it was in the 1990s.
Georgia’s government should take a transitional justice approach to crimes allegedly committed under Saakashvili’s rule and form a truth commission to examine controversial cases.
Federal control over Dagestan is becoming even weaker, and federal authorities appear unable to turn the tide.
Following a successful transition to democracy and a period of unprecedented growth, Georgia now serves as a model for democratic development. However, the country also faces substantial criticism concerning its respect for domestic civil liberties.
Through the recent parliamentary elections and pending peaceful transfer of power, Georgia has made several important strides toward establishing democracy and rule of law.
Despite widespread fears of a deadlocked, disputed election and protests on the streets, Georgia is—so far—on the path toward a surprisingly orderly transfer of power following the recent parliamentary elections.
Georgia's legislative election has brought something unprecedented to most of the post-Soviet republics: political change through the ballot box.
With the ruling party’s loss to the opposition Georgian Dream coalition, the country’s leading political parties must find a way to share power and enable a peaceful political transition.
The Georgian electorate is torn between frustration with President Saakashvili and suspicion of the opposition's leader, billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili.
Georgia’s parliamentary election on October 1 will be its most important since the disputed polls of 2003 and is being closely watched abroad, where it is being seen as a test of how Georgia can manage a competitive election process.