State Capture and Patronage in Post-Rose Revolution Georgia: A Quiet Obstacle to Reform
Since the 2003 Rose Revolution, Georgia has often been hailed as a model for post-Soviet reform. Under the leadership of…
Georgia Cracks Down on Call Center Empire Behind $35M Global Scam
Tbilisi, Georgia – Georgian authorities have taken decisive action against a sprawling international call center scam based in Tbilisi, freezing…
Georgia’s Anti-Corruption Progress: A Regional Leader Facing New Challenges
In recent years, Georgia has made significant strides in combating corruption, positioning itself as a leader in the Eastern Europe…
Exposing Suspicious Contracting Practices: A Deep Dive into Georgian Dream’s Operations
Introduction Recent investigations by Transparency International Georgia and other watchdog organizations have unearthed alarming practices in Georgia’s public procurement processes,…
Former Georgian Defense Minister David Kezerashvili Implicated in Online Scam Investigation
David Kezerashvili, Georgia’s former defense minister, has found himself at the center of an international scandal involving a fraudulent call…
Recent Corruption Cases and Events in the Caucasus: August-September 2024
The Caucasus region, particularly Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan, has seen a series of significant corruption-related events in August 2024. These…
Corruption in the Caucasus: A Regional Analysis
Corruption remains a pervasive issue in the Caucasus region, encompassing Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. This article delves into the systemic…
Corruption in the Caucasus Region
The Caucasus region, comprising Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan, faces significant challenges related to corruption, as highlighted by Transparency International’s 2023…