Georgia : a political history since independence

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Georgia : a political history since independence

Stephen Jones

I.B. Tauris, 2015

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"First published in hardback in 2013 by I.B.Tauris & Co. Ltd."--T.p. verso

Includes bibliographical references and index

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Georgia emerged from the fall of the Soviet empire in 1991 with the promise of swift economic and democratic reform. But that promise remains unfulfilled. Economic collapse, secessionist challenges, civil war and the failure to escape the legacy of Soviet rule - culminating in the 2008 war with Russia - characterise a two-decade struggle to establish democratic institutions and consolidate statehood. Here, Stephen Jones critically analyses Georgia's recent political and economic development, illustrating what its 'transition' has meant, not just for the state, but for its citizens as well. An authoritative and commanding exploration of Georgia since independence, this is essential for those interested in the post-Soviet world.

Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1: Georgia: A Divided Democracy Chapter 2: Prelude to Revolution Chapter 3: Populism in Georgia Chapter 4: The Interregnum Chapter 5: The State Chapter 6: Democracy from Below? Chapter 7: The Economy Chapter 8: The Myth of Georgian Nationalism Chapter 9: National Security and Foreign Policy

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