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Eco-Dictatorship Era

December 13, 2021

The latest UN climate report has stirred the world. The regular global action “Ecological Strike” took place in August a year earlier. This year it is about to be held again. Millions of citizens of 190 countries in different cities are demanding that governments take urgent measures to reduce emissions into the atmosphere and shift to renewable energy.

Does Khabib Nurmagomedov Deserve the N1 Pound-for-Pound Spot over Jon Jones after UFC 254?

As the most highly anticipated fight of 2020 unveiled, UFC 254 showed

by Gela Megeneishvili

October 29, 2020

3 mins read

OPINION: Forging resilient regional supply chains and connectivity

Participation in global and regional supply chains has been one of the

by Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana

October 3, 2020

2 mins read

Why I decided to run for the post of the GPB Director General

The principal reason why I decided to run for the post of

by Khatuna Lagazidze

September 24, 2020

3 mins read

OP-ED

Prospects of Marine Segment Development in Georgia

All stakeholders agree, that development of marine sector is vital for Georgia. Experts of the field have been working on research to find out most optimal ways for development of industry. As a result, three main directions were identified: education, shipping and

by Jaba Tarimanashvili

February 18, 2019

4 mins read

OP-ED

Who Is the Surgeon?

The FINANCIAL -- Riddles are fun; sometimes, though, they teach us more than expected. Consider this riddle, for example. A son and his father get into a terrible accident;the father dies immediately while the son is rushed to the hospital for an

by Lika Goderdzishvili and Sophiko Skhirtladze, ISET

February 18, 2019

4 mins read

OP-ED

Assessment of Judicial Reforms in Georgia

Last Friday, together with colleagues from France and the Netherlands, we presented very interesting findings from a recently completed data collection initiative that aimed to measure success of ongoing judicial reforms in Georgia. It is obviously important to have a fair and

by Ani Lortkipanidze, GORBI

February 18, 2019

3 mins read

OP-ED

January 2019: Post-Christmas Hangover?

The FINANCIAL — Being a researcher is not only my job, it is my way of life. Every time I get the chance, I start conversations with random people and ask them tons of questions. During a recent taxi ride, after I

by ISET

February 12, 2019

2 mins read

OP-ED

Does Marriage Still Matter?

“Marriage is outdated” became a recently popular idea in many publications based on opinion polls. Truth be told, most of these articles are describing a social perception of marriage in developed democracies. Social scientists have used several arguments to support this statement,

by Ani Lortkipanidze, GORBI

February 12, 2019

3 mins read

OP-ED

The World Loses Confidence in Global Leaders

The FINANCIAL -- Winston Churchill took the view that there is "No such thing as public opinion. There is only published opinion". Many world leaders would agree with Mr. Churchill’s opinion, since according to the Gallup International Association’s End of Year Survey,

by Ani Lortkipanidze, GORBI

February 4, 2019

3 mins read

OP-ED

Students are the Biggest Optimists in Georgia

The first and longest-running global “End of the Year” poll is conducted by Gallup International Association (GIA), which this year reported that optimism for a better 2019 is increasing for a majority in Africa, India, non-EU Europe, the USA and in Latin

by Ani Lortkipanidze, GORBI

January 14, 2019

2 mins read

OP-ED

Georgia is among the “Top Optimistic” Countries

According to the first and oldest Global Hope “End of the Year” Index produced by the Gallup International Association (GIA), 28% of the world expects the next 12 month to be more peaceful while 34% believe it will be more troubled. Moreover,

by Ani Lortkipanidze, GORBI

December 25, 2018

3 mins read

OP-ED

Bonjour Monsieur Macron?

The vast majority of Georgians (over 80%) have favorable attitudes towards the President of France, Emmanuel Macron. According to unofficial information, Monsieur President will be attending the inauguration of President-elect Salome Zurabishvili. Therefore, and regardless if he arrives or not, I decided

by Merab Pachulia

December 10, 2018

3 mins read