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Commentary

Jan 6, 2025

How the United States Can Help to Save Georgia from the Brink

Georgia faces violent protests against the authoritarian Georgian Dream party, prompting calls for increased U.S. and EU support. Many Georgians demand stronger ties with Europe, seeking to preserve their sovereignty and democratic aspirations amid rising oppression.
Commentary

Nov 22, 2024

Gender Wars Are an Early Warning Sign for Authoritarianism

Across the world, women have, and are, playing incredible roles as bulwarks against the rise of authoritarianism. And women have been vital to solving the United States' most wicked national security problems—from serving on the front lines in combat to providing essential intelligence analysis.
Research

Aug 23, 2024

From San Diego to Tbilisi — Adopting International Higher Education in the Country of Georgia: Georgia II STEM Higher Education Final Evaluation Report

The authors assess implementation and outcomes of a partnership between San Diego State University and public universities in the country of Georgia to deliver high-quality science, technology, engineering, and mathematics bachelor's degrees.
Commentary

Jun 24, 2024

Georgian Epiphany

Georgian Dream has taken off its democratic mask. Its move to enact a repressive, Russian-style law has sparked a large public outcry. The West can help by sanctioning those who seek to rob Georgians of their freedom.
Expert Insights

Jun 4, 2024

U.S.-Georgian Relations in Strategic Context: At Risk from an Anti-Democratic Turn

Testimony presented before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe on June 4, 2024.
Research

Sep 25, 2023

Anticipating Flashpoints with Russia: Patterns and Drivers

The authors combined quantitative and qualitative modes of analysis to better understand and anticipate flashpoints with Russia.
Commentary

Feb 17, 2023

Russia's Appetite May Extend Beyond Ukraine

Unless Russian forces are defeated in Ukraine or withdrawn by new Kremlin rulers, Moscow might assault other post-Soviet neighbors. The West may face limits on the extent to which it could help them thwart such attacks.
Commentary

Sep 20, 2021

Summit Gives Biden Chance to Nudge Post-Soviet States Toward Democracy

President Biden may invite Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine to his “summit for democracy” in December. By both praising and nudging these imperfect democracies to do more to achieve their democratic potential, Biden could give his agenda more meaning.
Research

Jan 5, 2021

Georgia II STEM Higher Education Interim Evaluation Report

The authors evaluate the implementation of a San Diego State University partnership with three universities in the country of Georgia, part of a U.S.-Georgia collaboration to improve university education in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Research

Oct 19, 2020

Georgia II STEM Higher Education Evaluation Design Report (Revised)

U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation is funding a higher education partnership in the country of Georgia. This report delineates the evaluation design and approach that will be used for evaluating the successes and challenges of this effort.
Commentary

Sep 23, 2020

Georgia: From COVID-19 to a Critical Test of Democracy

Georgia has successfully dealt with the COVID-19 outbreak but now must meet the task of conducting free, fair, and transparent parliamentary elections on October 31 and dealing with the economic impacts of the pandemic.
Commentary

Dec 9, 2019

Whither Georgia?

Georgia's status as a post-Soviet democratic leader is under challenge. A flawed presidential election, use of force against protesters, and political manipulations have strained public confidence and brought mounting public protests. Domestic calm may hinge on improving political dialogue and conducting free and fair parliamentary elections next year.

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