The automotive industry was considered as an economic engine and a national pride in the Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). Yet, the USSR has not developed high design standards for its cars. …

In February 2019, Georgia and Romania celebrated the 300th anniversary of establishing formal relationships. These countries share a similar history, while their current economic conditions are different and it is unclear if potential developments can close the gap between them. To begin with the similarities, it has to be mentioned…

The Five Cross Flag is an important national symbol of Georgia. It is a white rectangle, with a large red cross over it stretched to all four sides of the flag and forming four white squares occupied by smaller red crosses. …

Despite the government’s articulated policy and the priority given to infrastructure rehabilitation, road construction in Georgia is experiencing delays. Originally published on July 26, 2019 in New Eastern Europe, link to publication: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/07/26/georgias-roads/ On June 21st 2019, Russia imposed economic sanctions on Georgia, effectively forbidding Russian tourists to visit Georgia…

Originally published on July 22, 24, 2019 in two parts in Georgetown Journal of International Affairs Link to original publication: https://www.georgetownjournalofinternationalaffairs.org/online-edition/2019/7/22/russo-georgian-dystopia PART II: Russo-Georgian Dystopia - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs The following is the second of a two-part series . Russian sanctions might not be that impressive, but they are…www.georgetownjournalofinternationalaffairs.org

Originally Published on July 15, 2019 at New Eastern Europe Link to the publication: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/07/15/tara-moldovei/ My introduction to Iași began with the taxi ride from the Iași International Airport to the Copou district where my residence was located. Cue to the hilly road, the immediate feeling was positive after spending…

Today, 55% of the world’s population lives in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase to 68% by 2050 according to the UN. Nowadays, the most urbanized regions include Northern and South America (with over 80% of its population living in urban areas in 2018), and Europe (74%)…

Originally Published on June 18, 2018 at bne INTELLINEWS Link to the publication: The price of the Silk Road | bne IntelliNews The Chinese One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative may have been accused by its critics of being politically motivated…www.intellinews.com The Chinese One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative may have been accused by its critics of being politically motivated, but the Central Asian and Caucasian countries — among them Georgia — are competing to find their places…

Originally Published on May 28, 2018 at bne INTELLINEWS Link to the publication: https://www.intellinews.com/comment-uzbekistan-reforms-are-a-delicate-matter-142381/?source=uzbekistan Uzbekistan’s new President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met his counterpart US President Donald Trump in Washington on May 16. …