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Russia's Hostile Measures
Russia’s Hostile Measures Combating Russian Gray Zone Aggression Against NATO in the Contact, Blunt, and Surge Layers of Competition Appendix B: Detailed Case Studies of Russia’s Use of Hostile Measures STEPHANIE PEZARD, KATYA MIGACHEVA, BRENNA ALLEN Prepared for the United States Army Approved for public release; distribution unlimited ARROYO CENTER For more information on this publication, visit www.rand.org/t/RR2539 Published by the RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, Calif. © Copyright 2020 RAND Corporation R® is a registered trademark. Limited Print and Electronic Distribution Rights This document and trademark(s) contained herein are protected by law. This representation of RAND intellectual property is provided for noncommercial use only. Unauthorized posting of this publication online is prohibited. Permission is given to duplicate this document for personal use only, as long as it is unaltered and complete. Permission is required from RAND to reproduce, or reuse in another form, any of its research documents for commercial use. For information on reprint and linking permissions, please visit www.rand.org/pubs/permissions. The RAND Corporation is a research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges to help make communities throughout the world safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous. RAND is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and committed to the public interest. RAND’s publications do not necessarily reflect the opinions of its research clients and sponsors. Support RAND Make a tax-deductible charitable contribution at www.rand.org/giving/contribute www.rand.org About This Appendix This appendix accompanies the RAND report Russia’s Hostile Measures: Combating Russian Gray Zone Aggression Against NATO in the Contact, Blunt, and Surge Layers of Competition and an additional appendix that presents a historical review of Soviet-era hostile measures. -
News Digest on Georgia
NEWS DIGEST ON GEORGIA September 7-9 Compiled by: Aleksandre Davitashvili Date: October 10, 2019 Occupied Regions Abkhazia Region 1. So-called opposition of occupied Abkhazia says that Raul Khajimba‟s inauguration has no legal force The so-called opposition of Georgia’s one of two occupied regions of Abkhazia says that the inauguration of Raul Khajimba, de-facto Abkhazian President, has no legal force – reads the statement adopted during the sitting of Amtsakhara, the main opposition party in Abkhazia. The party members decided not to recognize the results of the so-called elections. However, the opposition claims that it is ready for a constructive dialog with the so-called government. The inauguration of the so-called President of Abkhazia was held today. The second round of so-called presidential elections was held in occupied Abkhazia on September 8. The central election administration declared that Raul Khajimba won in the elections of the non-recognized republic (1TV, October 9, 2019). 2. Andrei Rudenko – There is no conflict, it was closed for Russia after recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia There is no conflict for us. It was closed for Russia after recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia — Andrei Rudenko, new Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and head of the Russian delegation at Geneva International Discussions told journalists in Geneva. Rudenko underlined that all sides represented at Geneva discussions expressed readiness for de-escalation of the situation at the border line of Georgia with South Ossetia. He said that nobody was interested in creation of new flames of tension in the region. -
DELEGATION to OBSERVE the PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS in GEORGIA (21 May 2008)
DELEGATION TO OBSERVE THE PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS IN GEORGIA (21 May 2008) Election observation mission 18 - 24 May 2008 Report by Mrs Marie Anne ISLER BEGUIN, Chair of the Delegation Annexes: A. Summary record of meetings B. List of participants C. Programme D. Deployment teams E. EP press statement of 22 May 2008 F. Press release by the International Election Observation Mission of 22 May 2008 G. Preliminary statement of the International Election Observation Mission of 22 May 2008 DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR EXTERNAL POLICIES OF THE UNION _______________ 13 June 2008 SP/AG/ES Introduction Following receipt of an invitation sent by the Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, Mrs Nino BURJANADZE, to the European Parliament on 8 February 2008, the Conference of Presidents authorised, on 17 April 2008, an election observation delegation to monitor the parliamentary elections in Georgia scheduled for the 21 May 2008. The delegation comprised seven Members of the European Parliament, nominated by five political groups. The members were appointed by the political groups as follows: Mrs Marie Anne ISLER BEGUIN, Chairperson (GREENS/ALE France), Mr Ryszard CZARNECKI (UEN, Poland), Mr Arpad DUKA-ZOLYOMI (EPP-ED, Slovakia), Mrs Frédérique RIES (ALDE, Belgium), Mrs Katrin SAKS (PES, Estonia), Mrs Corien WORTMANN-KOOL (EPP-ED, The Netherlands) and Mr Jaroslav ZVERINA (EPP-ED, Czech Republic). During the 23 April 2008 constituent meeting of the delegation to observe the parliamentary elections in Georgia, Mrs Marie Anne ISLER BEGUIN (GREENS/ALE France), was elected, following a vote, chairperson of the delegation. Members also discussed their deployment on the Election Day (21 May) and decided that on deployment the delegation would split into several groups of 2-3 members (see Appendix D for deployment teams). -
DELEGATION to OBSERVE the PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS in GEORGIA (21 May 2008)
DELEGATION TO OBSERVE THE PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS IN GEORGIA (21 May 2008) Election observation mission 18 - 24 May 2008 Report by Mrs Marie Anne ISLER BEGUIN, Chair of the Delegation Annexes: A. Summary record of meetings B. List of participants C. Programme D. Deployment teams E. EP press statement of 22 May 2008 F. Press release by the International Election Observation Mission of 22 May 2008 G. Preliminary statement of the International Election Observation Mission of 22 May 2008 DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR EXTERNAL POLICIES OF THE UNION _______________ 13 June 2008 SP/AG/ES NT/776440EN.doc PE 412.703 1 Introduction Following receipt of an invitation sent by the Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, Mrs Nino BURJANADZE, to the European Parliament on 8 February 2008, the Conference of Presidents authorised, on 17 April 2008, an election observation delegation to monitor the parliamentary elections in Georgia scheduled for the 21 May 2008. The delegation comprised seven Members of the European Parliament, nominated by five political groups. The members were appointed by the political groups as follows: Mrs Marie Anne ISLER BEGUIN, Chairperson (GREENS/ALE France), Mr Ryszard CZARNECKI (UEN, Poland), Mr Arpad DUKA-ZOLYOMI (EPP-ED, Slovakia), Mrs Frédérique RIES (ALDE, Belgium), Mrs Katrin SAKS (PES, Estonia), Mrs Corien WORTMANN-KOOL (EPP-ED, The Netherlands) and Mr Jaroslav ZVERINA (EPP-ED, Czech Republic). During the 23 April 2008 constituent meeting of the delegation to observe the parliamentary elections in Georgia, Mrs Marie Anne ISLER BEGUIN (GREENS/ALE France), was elected, following a vote, chairperson of the delegation. Members also discussed their deployment on the Election Day (21 May) and decided that on deployment the delegation would split into several groups of 2-3 members (see Appendix D for deployment teams). -
Building Institutions for the Future
BUILDING INSTITUTIONS FOR THE FUTURE Georgia’s Journey Towards Democratization & the European Union UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO INTERATIONAL COURSE MODULE CLASS OF 2020 3 Table of Contents Introduction Professor Robert Austin & David Kitai 1 Capturing the Courts: Analyzing the European Union’s Shortcomings in Promoting Judicial Independence and Transparency in Georgia Gautier Boyrie 5 EU as a Geopolitical Actor: Leverages and Limitations in Promoting Anti-Corruption Reform in Georgia Gi Gi Wai Suet Chan 21 Georgia’s Visa-Free Progress: Moving Towards Europe? Emma Davy 34 Easier to Ask for Forgiveness than Permission: A Survey of Urban Fabric Development in Tbilisi, Georgia, 2020 Arina Dmitrenko 48 In Vino, Potential: Opportunities and Bottlenecks of the Georgian Wine Industry Martin Cheng Hao Gui 71 Violence Against Women: The Case of the Republic of Georgia Ema Marcheska 89 Russian Disinformation & Anti-Western Propaganda: Georgia’s Quest Towards European Integration Teah Pelechaty 103 Virtual Integration: The Role of Cybersecurity Cooperation in Georgia’s European Integration Efforts Adhele Tuulas 126 Reform of the Judiciary in Georgia: A Failure of European Union Rule of Law Promotion? Foti Vito 140 Identity, Education and Exclusion: A Study of the Azeri Population in Georgia Isaure Vorstman 156 4 Foreword Toronto, July 29, 2020 Dear Readers, In the midst of this ongoing pandemic it is with even greater pleasure than usual that I present this collection of wonderful essays from my students who joined the trip to Georgia in February 2020. I have been travelling with students for field work for my entire career. Indeed, it is the highlight of my career. -
Observation of the Parliamentary Elections in Georgia (31 October 2020)
http://assembly.coe.int Doc. 15210 11 January 2021 Observation of the parliamentary elections in Georgia (31 October 2020) Election observation report Rapporteur: Mr Tiny KOX, Netherlands, Group of the Unified European Left 1. Introduction 1. On 27 May 2020 the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia invited the Parliamentary Assembly to observe the parliamentary elections in the country. On 31 August 2020 the President of Georgia called the elections for 31 October. 2. On 25 June 2020 the Bureau of the Assembly decided to observe these elections and constituted an ad hoc committee for this purpose composed of 30 members (EPP/CD: 10, SOC: 9, ALDE: 5, EC/DA: 4, UEL: 2), as well as of the co-rapporteurs of the Committee on the Honouring of Obligations and Commitments by Member States of the Council of Europe (Monitoring Committee). On 14 September 2020 the Bureau appointed Mr Tiny Kox (Netherlands, UEL) as its chairperson. On 12 October it approved the final list of members of the ad hoc committee to observe these elections. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic situation and the restrictions for travelling, only nine members were able to participate in the mission (Appendix 1). 3. In accordance with the co-operation agreement signed between the Parliamentary Assembly and the European Commission for Democracy through Law (Venice Commission) on 4 October 2004, a representative from the Venice Commission was invited to join the ad hoc committee as an adviser. 4. The Assembly ad hoc committee (Assembly delegation) was in Georgia from 29 October to 2 November 2020. It operated as part of an International Election Observation Mission (IEOM) together with a delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE-PA), a delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO- PA) and the limited electoral observation mission of the OSCE’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR LEOM). -
The FINANCIAL 19
DoD Georgians think that In U.S., Real Estate Still incomesinc should be equal? Leads Stocks as Best ANI LORTKIPANIDZE, GORBI Investment See on p. 8 See on p. 16 13 May, 2019 News Making Money http://www.fi nchannel.com New Variable More Than One in Five Tbilisi Art Fair Uniting the World Created for By GELA awareness. MEGENEISHVILI Offering a range of Degree of Millennials Still Live With Mom exhibitions and activities, from markets and masterclasses, Urbanisation The FINANCIAL -- More 6.8 million (11.7%) to 14.3 “While it might be tempting arking its second to lectures and forums, TAF people age 23-37 are living million (21.9%). to stereotype these young appearance, presents a value far superior Worldwide with their moms than at any While the economy has adults as lazy millennials Tbilisi Art Fair to a mere exhibition and has time this century, according recovered since the housing bumming off of mom, the data (TAF) has already created a social hub where Lewis DIJKSTRA And to a Zillow® analysisi. Nearly bust and recession of the paints a different picture,” arts admirers are given the Andrew RZEPA made quite a buzz 22% of American millennials mid-2000s, young people said Zillow Senior Economist Mamong art followers and others. freedom to express their taste Gallup – more than 14 million in living with their moms has Sarah Mikhitarian. “When Sponsored by art industry and immerse themselves in total – live with their mom continued to rise. The share the housing market went bust supporter TBC Bank, from 17 contemporary artworks. -
Good Cop, Bad Cop Georgia's One Hundred Days of a New Democratic
Security and Human Rights 24 (2013) 49–100 brill.com/shrs Good Cop, Bad Cop Georgia’s One Hundred Days of a New Democratic Dream Caecilia J. van Peski1 Senior expert in the field of Democratization, Human Rights and Elections Abstract Over the summer month of August 2008, Georgia launched a large-scale military offensive against South Ossetia in an attempt of reconquering the territory. Four years later, on October 1, 2012, Georgia is holding its first Parliamentary Elections after the conflict that caused so much harm. The Parliamentary Elections constitute the 7th legislative elections held since Georgia’s independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. It is however the first time for Georgia to elect an alternative party from the ruling party solely based on principle of democratic vote. The article examines the almost ten years of President Saakashvili’s Administration. During this decade, Saakashvili’s United National Movement government realized many positive works. Works like the successful reform of police forces and the determined force-back of corruption. These liberating works were all eagerly welcomed by Europe and other western nations. However, in the apparent loss of sense of reality towards the end of its reign, Georgia’s United National Movement government turned to dictating and ordering as a main style of governing. This in turn pushed citizens away from Saakashvili’s politics into voting for the opposition. Unforeseen by even the most experienced Southern Caucasus and Georgia experts, Georgia’s 2012 Parliamentary Elections gave way to the opposition coalition Georgian Dream to sweep to victory, leaving President Saakashvili to ceded defeat. -
Parliamentary Control (Assessment of 2019-2020)
Parliamentary Control (Assessment of 2019-2020) Head of Research: Lika Sajaia Lead researcher: Gigi Chikhladze Researcher: Tamar Tatanashvili We would like to extend our gratitude to Professor Kakhi Kurashvili of New Vision University for his research of international practice. Our thanks go to the interns of Transparency International Georgia for their contribution to the research: Elizabet Kakabadze, Nika Magediani, Nino Chokhonelidze, Nino Javakhishvili. This report was made possible by the support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The opinions expressed in the report belong to Transparency International Georgia and may not reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government. The views expressed in the report do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), Good Governance Initiative (GGI) in Georgia or the Government of the United States. CONTENTS Introduction 6 Chapter I. Key Findings 8 Chapter II. Exercise of Parliamentary Control - 2019-2020 11 2.1. Vote of confidence in the government 11 2.2. Annual report of the Prime Minister 11 2.3 Interpellation 12 2.4.1 International experience 22 2.5 Ministerial hour 22 2.6 Hearings of public officials at plenary sittings 24 2.7 Summoning public officials to committee sittings 25 2.8 Hearing of reports of other agencies accountable to the parliament 26 2.8.1 Supervision of the situation regarding the protection of human rights and freedoms in the country (reports by the Public Defender) 27 2.8.2 Report on activities of the State Security Service 28 2.9 Parliamentary oversight exercised by investigative and other temporary commissions 29 2.10 Control of Public Funds Management 31 2.10.1 Annual report on the state budget execution 31 2.10.2 Activity Report of the State Audit Office.