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On Wednesday, October 3rd , the Institute of World Policy held the videoconference with Tbilisi. The primary topic of the discussion was the results of the recently-held parliamentary elections in Georgia.Leading political figures, experts and journalist were present in Tbilisi studio and took part in the discussion: Batu Kutelia, Deputy Secretary of the National Security Council, Gela Vasadze, journalist, editor, presenter on the channel “PIK,” David Darchiashvili, member of the Parliament (United National Movement), David Beritashvili, political scientists and Michael Tavhalidze, political scientist and journalist.

The event was supported by the Embassy of Georgia in Ukraine within the framework of the “Ukraine and Georgia” thematic panel executed by the IWP.

During the discussion, the experts underscored that Georgia and democracy in Georgia won as a result of recently-held parliamentary elections. Considerable attention was paid to the risk of possible reversion of the reforms; also, the caution was expressed that the destruction of institutions that have showed good performance in the course of the reform process may adversely affect the further development of Georgia. Overall, during the discussion, optimistic predictions were avowed about the future of the political party of Mikheil Saakashvili “United National Movement” (UNM) in the newly formed parliament. Experts also shared their thoughts about the causes of loss UNM, naming among others the campaign organized by the opposition coalition “Georgian Dream” on the eve of the election, which, according to experts, was based on compromising evidences, and, as noted by David Beritashvili, “the paradigm of free lunch”.

Experts also emphasized that although the president remains the strong figure on the political arena in Georgia, he will not aggravate the political crisis in the country. In addition, Georgian experts have expressed a concern about the variegated composition of coalition of “Georgian Dream” and its ability to implement the unified policy.{1}{3}{8}{4}{2}{5}{6}{7}

On September 27, IWP held videoconference with Anne Applebaum, a prominent journalist and historian.Ms. Applebaum spoke on wide range of topics such as European integration of Ukraine, image and perception of the country in the American media, gender equality in Ukraine and the world as well as the role of women in modern diplomacy.

Ms. Applebaum avowed that in the European Union does not hear clear message from Ukraine regarding the European vector of its foreign policy. The journalist said that the EU is tired from countries with high level of debt, corruption and underdeveloped economies. As for Ukraine’s image in the American media, Mrs. Applebaum affirmed that it is largely crafted by the case Yulia Tymoshenko that indicated authoritarian tendencies in the country. But at the same time, the journalist stressed that forthcoming parliamentary elections would be crucial for shaping the image of Ukraine abroad and in the United States in particular, “it is not as important who will be elected in as the result of these elections, as how peaceful and legitimate transition of power is going to be.”

During the discussion on the topic of the role of women in politics, Ms. Applebaum underscored that the growing influence of women in politics is a positive sign of changes within a society, because it indicates the level of its openness.

Mrs. Applebaum referred to the topic of democratization of post-totalitarian societies and the importance of the revival of civil society that is able to organize not just for political but also for social problems.

At the end of the discussion, Ms. Applebaum announced the release of her new book, “The Iron Curtain: Crushing of Eastern Europe, 1944-1956″ that analyzes stalinization processes in Central and Eastern Europe, namely the role of police institutions, media, and civil society organizations in these processes

The event was held as part of the “Virtual forum of global women leaders” supported by Internews, the U.S. Agency for International Development and the U.S. Embassy in London

On September 27, IWP held videoconference with Anne Applebaum, a prominent journalist and historian.Ms. Applebaum spoke on wide range of topics such as European integration of Ukraine, image and perception of the country in the American media, gender equality in Ukraine and the world as well as the role of women in modern diplomacy.

Ms. Applebaum underscored that the European Union is eager to hear a clear position from Ukraine on the European dimension of its foreign policy. The journalist stated that the EU was tired from countries with high levels of domestic debt and corruption and underdeveloped economies. As for Ukraine’s image in the American media, Mrs. Applebaum said that it is largely shaped by the case of Yulia Tymoshenko that demonstrate authoritarian tendencies in the country. But, at the same time, the journalist emphasized the importance of forthcoming elections: “Not so important, who Ukrainians will elect, but how peaceful and legitimate will the transition of power will be?”

Ms. Applebaum stressed on the growing influence of women in politics as a positive sign of changes within society as it indicates a high level of transparency.

Mrs. Applebaum also touched on topics of democratization in post-totalitarian societies and the importance of the revival of civil society that is able to associate not only for political purposes, but also to solve social problems.

At the end of the discussion, Ms. Applebaum announced the release of her new book “The Iron Curtain: crushing of Eastern Europe, 1944-1956,” which studies the Stalinization process in Central and Eastern Europe, namely the role of state coercion, media, civil society organizations in these processes.

The event was held under the “Virtual Forum global female leaders with the support of Internews, the U.S. Agency for International Development and the U.S. Embassy in London.

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Institute of World Policy held a presentation of the survey “Top-10 most post-Soviet politicians of Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova.”The event was executed within the framework “How to get rid of Post-Sovietness?” that is being implemented in partnership with the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies (Tbilisi, Georgia), the Institute for Development and Social Initiatives “Viitorul” (Chisinau, Moldova) and with support of the Black Sea Trust (German Marshall Fund of the US).
The project was attended by Ukrainian politicians, representatives of non-governmental organizations, experts and journalists. The expert survey was presented by Alyona Getmanchuk, director of the Institute of World Policy, Serhiy Solodky, first deputy director of the Institute of World Policy, Leonid Litra, deputy-director of the Institute for Development and Social Initiatives “Viitorul.” Also, Volodymyr Fesenko, head of the Center for Applied Studies “Penta” and Yevgen Golovaha, Deputy Director of the Institute of Sociology, shared their expert opinions on the survey.{10}

According to the survey, Viktor Yanukovych was rated as the most post-Soviet politician of Ukraine. The Georgian ranking was topped by the leader of opposition Nino Burdzhinadze. And, the first place of the Moldovan survey was taken by its former President Vladimir Voronin.

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