The political parties in georgian democratization

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2011
Karadağ, Yelda
This thesis analyzes the development of the multi-party system and the role of political parties in the process of democratization in Georgia during both pre-independence and post-independence periods. The conditions shaping both the multi-party system and democratization are analyzed in the light of findings obtained through in-depth interviews with the representatives of political parties, civil society organizations and academicians in Georgia. In accordance with the post-Soviet political system, the nature of the relationship between the ruling party and the opposition is crucial. The diversification among the elite groups and the lack of pact formation among the political elite is the main reason which hinders the process of democratization. Hence, despite the Georgian political party system has numerous political parties; it is shaped in accordance with the dominant political party system.

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Y. Karadağ, “The political parties in georgian democratization,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2011.