Observers see government’s image boosted amid COVID-19, split on date of parliamentary elections

Expert Polls #12, Georgian Institute of Politics, June 2020 The Georgian Institute of Politics (GIP) conducted its 12th expert poll from May 20 to June 4. Fifty-two Georgian and international scholars and political observers answered questions about the COVID-19 pandemic and its implications for pol...
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Experts Critical of GD’s Constitutional Amendments

The Georgian Institute of Politics (GIP) asked 25 Georgian and international engaged observers and experts about the main issues related to Georgia’s constitutional amendments. The poll covered a wide array of questions regarding the role of the president,...
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To Understand Constitutional Reform in Georgia, Look Beyond the President

Joseph Larsen* The Georgian Dream (GD) government has made constitutional reform its highest priority since winning an overwhelming mandate in last October’s parliamentary elections. With 115 seats in a 150-seat parliament, GD has the supermajority necessary to amend Georgia’s constitution witho...
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