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Managing the Coronavirus Pandemic: How does Georgia Compare, and Where are we Now?

August 4, 2020

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The vast majority of Georgians approve of their government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis, but how does public opinion here compare to that in other countries? Gallup International recently organized a poll in 18 countries on multiple continents, in order to compare experiences and opinions regarding the pandemic. GORBI conducted the survey here in Georgia, using our telephone panel representative

Will Stalin always stay in our minds?

Georgia is famous for several things, unique folklore and dance, ancient winemaking,

by Merab Pachulia, GORBI

August 4, 2020

3 mins read

Pope Francis – the most accepted leader in the World

The Gallup International End of Year Survey (EoY) is an annual tradition initiated under

by Merab Pachulia, GORBI

August 4, 2020

2 mins read

Meeting the Coronavirus Challenge

How do Georgians feel about their government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic?

by Lucy Flynn, GORBI

August 4, 2020

3 mins read

GORBI

Will Stalin always stay in our minds?

Georgia is famous for several things, unique folklore and dance, ancient winemaking, and the centuries-old institution of the Tamada or toastmaster. This country is the birthplace of the first Europeans as well as Zaza Pachulia, the two-time NBA champion. However, for many

by Merab Pachulia, GORBI

January 30, 2020

3 mins read

GORBI

To speak or not to speak, the Georgian government’s dilemma

Two quick questions for high school students. Can the Russian government treat neighbors as equals, and can we trust the Russian government’s word? Alas, the answers to both questions is negative. One does not need to be a historian, just old enough

by The FINANCIAL

January 22, 2020

3 mins read

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Can NGOs compete with political parties for Georgia’s future?

Democracy is a form of government that invests supreme power in the people that is exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation. The need for mass participation in governing is becoming increasingly important.

by Ani Lortkipanidze, GORBI

March 11, 2019

4 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

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

After 7 years, Putin’s Favorability Ratings Drop among Georgian Citizens

Georgian citizens feel less optimistic about world leaders compared to 2014. Over the last four years, favorability ratings for world leaders such as Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jingping have all dropped universally.

by Merab Pachulia, GORBI

September 24, 2018

4 mins read

OP-ED

Goodbye Mr. President, Bonjour Madame la Présidente

Georgia will hold presidential elections in less than two months’ time and will take an electoral year off until 2020 when parliamentary elections are scheduled. We are a parliamentary republic and the president is granted very limited power. The directly-elected president will

by Merab Pachulia, GORBI

September 3, 2018

3 mins read

OP-ED

Do you speak English? Yes I has.

The Russian language was compulsory when I was a kid and it was universally taught in the education system. It was a very important language especially if one wanted to work in certain fields like engineering or the social sciences due to

by Merab Pachulia, GORBI

August 20, 2018

4 mins read

OP-ED

After Cannabis Legalization, Volume Limits on Khantsi?

People tend give a lot of weight to plebiscites and referendums due to their focus on political participation. However, petitions can also help to improve things in many ways and make life more enjoyable and healthier.

by Merab Pachulia, GORBI

August 13, 2018

4 mins read

OP-ED

A tip for NATO to keep Georgia even closer

Having a big circle of friends is exciting and cool. It is exciting because it is positively correlated to the number of events and supras I attend, and it is cool because getting together with close friends gives us an opportunity to

by Merab Pachulia, GORBI

July 23, 2018

5 mins read