The Rose Revolution

Author : Lincoln A. Mitchell
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780812202816

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Uncertain Democracy by Lincoln A. Mitchell Pdf

In November of 2003, a stolen election in the former Soviet republic of Georgia led to protests and the eventual resignation of President Eduard Shevardnadze. Shevardnadze was replaced by a democratically elected government led by President Mikheil Saakashvili, who pledged to rebuild Georgia, orient it toward the West, and develop a European-style democracy. Known as the Rose Revolution, this early twenty-first-century democratic movement was only one of the so-called color revolutions (Orange in Ukraine, Tulip in Kyrgyzstan, and Cedar in Lebanon). What made democratic revolution in Georgia thrive when so many similar movements in the early part of the decade dissolved? Lincoln A. Mitchell witnessed the Rose Revolution firsthand, even playing a role in its manifestation by working closely with key Georgian actors who brought about change. In Uncertain Democracy, Mitchell recounts the events that led to the overthrow of Shevardnadze and analyzes the factors that contributed to the staying power of the new regime. The book also explores the modest but indispensable role of the United States in contributing to the Rose Revolution and Georgia's failure to live up to its democratic promise. Uncertain Democracy is the first scholarly examination of Georgia's recent political past. Drawing upon primary sources, secondary documents, and his own NGO experience, Mitchell presents a compelling case study of the effect of U.S. policy of promoting democracy abroad.

Author : Giorgi Kandelaki
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Demonstrations
ISBN : PURD:32754078110719

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Georgia's Rose Revolution by Giorgi Kandelaki Pdf

Author : Jonathan Wheatley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351933889

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Georgia from National Awakening to Rose Revolution by Jonathan Wheatley Pdf

Jonathan Wheatley examines the tortuous process of regime change in Georgia from the first pro-independence protests of 1988 to the aftermath of the so-called Rose Revolution in 2004. It is set within a comparative framework that includes other transition countries, particularly those in the former Soviet Union. The book provides two important theoretical innovations: the notion of a regime, which is an under-theorized concept in the field of transition literature, and O'Donnell, Schmitter and Karl's notion of a dynamic actor-driven transition. The volume turns to the structural constraints that framed the transition in Georgia and in other republics of the former Soviet Union by looking at the state and society in the USSR at the close of the Soviet period. It examines the evolution and nature of the Georgian regime, and ultimately addresses the theoretical and empirical problems posed by Georgia's so-called Rose Revolution following the falsification of parliamentary elections by the incumbent authorities.

Author : Valerie Bunce,Michael McFaul,Kathryn Stoner
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521115988

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Democracy and Authoritarianism in the Postcommunist World by Valerie Bunce,Michael McFaul,Kathryn Stoner Pdf

Examines in depth three waves of democratic change that took place in eleven different former Communist nations.

Author : Zurab Kʻarumiże
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 1594542104

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Enough! by Zurab Kʻarumiże Pdf

After more than a decade of turmoil and decline, Georgia has emerged as one of the world's most dynamic laboratories of democracy. The major event in this new chapter of its history is the 'Rose Revolution'. A three week period of political intrigue and public demonstrations in November 2003 led to Eduard Shevardnadze's resignation, and the result was that a demoralised and lethargic society suddenly seemed to turn into an energetic experiment in democracy. Events subsequent to the Rose Revolution suggest that this may be just the beginning of a larger transition, but regardless of where the future leads, this bloodless rebellion will remain a fascinating chapter in its own right. It has left a powerful impression not only on Georgians, but on people throughout the world. Admired by some and deplored by others, it has been observed closely everywhere in the former Soviet states and beyond. This new book presents a first historical snapshot of the Rose Revolution and events leading up to it. The editors have included interviews with major players who were at the center of this historical episode as well as chapters by analysts who have tried to make sense of it from various perspectives. The result is a multifaceted picture of an exciting, as well as perilous time... From the Introduction. CONTENTS: From the Editors; The Rose Revolution -- A Chronicle and Images; Interviews; Articles; The Meaning of Georgia's Latest Revolution; The End of the Age of the Nomenklatura in Georgia; Contextualizing the Rose Revolution; The Georgians -- Esthetics above All; Georgia's Revolution of Roses -- A View from Baku; Forces Behind the Rose Revolution; Index.

Author : Christine Henderson
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-15
Category : Consciousness
ISBN : 150285032X

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The Rose Revolution by Christine Henderson Pdf

This is a book on personal growth, designed to exercise the mind and free the imagination, providing the reader with a series of options to assess ways of enhancing their current lifestyle.

Author : Kelli Hash-Gonzalez
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9780739173541

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Popular Mobilization and Empowerment in Georgia's Rose Revolution by Kelli Hash-Gonzalez Pdf

While other studies explain the Rose Revolution in terms of the contribution of the "power players," Popular Mobilization and Empowerment in Georgia's Rose Revolution, by Kelli Hash-Gonzalez, adds to our understanding of the event by examining it from the perspective of ordinary citizens. Hash-Gonzalez shows how the movement frames targeted people's emotions, as well as their beliefs and values to more effectively mobilize them for action. Using the election fraud as a focal point, movement leaders and activists amplified the emotions and beliefs incorporated in the themes of injustice, dignity, and duty, which supported movement participation. They also appealed to people's emotions and beliefs in an effort to transform the common frame of political powerlessness, which worked against participation. The book also examines the role that emotional energy played in mobilization. The achievement of a critical mass of protestors was surprising, given the hopelessness, cynicism, and alienation in the region's political culture. This level of participation was essential for movement emergence and success. Without the people, none of the other necessary factors--NGOs, civil society, financial resources, foreign support or interference, the media, government vulnerability, political elites, opposition unity--could have achieved a legitimate regime change. Popular Mobilization and Empowerment in Georgia's Rose Revolution is an in-depth examination of a significant political moment from the perspective of the people who lived it.

Author : Bruno Coppieters,Robert Legvold
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015062569283

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Statehood and Security by Bruno Coppieters,Robert Legvold Pdf

Analyzes security challenges facing Georgia since a more democratic government took over in 2003, including secessionist crises within its borders and regional instability in the Caucasus.

Author : Judy Rebick
Publisher : Penguin Canada
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2005-02-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780143181743

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Ten Thousand Roses by Judy Rebick Pdf

Ten Thousand Roses is a rich tapestry of stories told by over a hundred feminists from across Canada who organized, discussed, protested and struggled for change. Legalized abortion, resistance to male violence, pay equity and employment equity, legal equality through the Charter, pornography, anti-racism, action against poverty, rights for Aboriginal women and child care: these are the issues that rallied Canadian women to activism from the 1960s through the 1990s, the second wave of feminism. Judy Rebick, feminist activist, weaves together an insightful and stirring oral history full of four decades of struggle, defeat and triumph. The book also offers honest and insightful discussions of the differences that simultaneously divided and strengthened the women's movement in its efforts to remake a male-dominated culture. These stories define the Canadian women's movement as one of the most successful on the planet and open a treasure chest of knowledge for anyone wanting to make a better world.

Author : Rose Reisman
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-13
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781525566639

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Rose Reisman's Meal Revolution by Rose Reisman Pdf

Canada’s Food Guide was first published in 1942, undergoing 8 revisions by 2019. None had been truly successful in getting people to eat better because the guide lacked accessible explanations of how to use it. Yet, healthy eating may lower the risk of obesity, heart and stroke disease, diabetes type 2, certain cancers and autoimmune diseases. The latest Food Guide is the most user-friendly, practical, and healthy to date. Eating more plant proteins improves both your health and the environment. Here’s the breakdown of the ideal meal: • 50% vegetables and fruits, • 25% whole grains, and • 25% lean protein coming from either plant or meat sources. Rose Reisman’s Meal Revolution is the first cookbook to teach the principles behind the Food Guide in practical terms. This book incorporates cooking trends such as Instant Pot and Sheet Pan meals, main course bowls, smoothies, and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Each recipe includes symbols for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, or vegan to help you navigate your dietary needs. Now you too can cook at home, “break bread” with family and friends, and improve the quality of your meals. Reisman offers you a wealth of easy, nutritious and delicious recipes that help everyday cooks understand the new food guide—and put it into use.

Author : Lincoln A. Mitchell
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780812207095

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The Color Revolutions by Lincoln A. Mitchell Pdf

From late 2003 through mid-2005, a series of peaceful street protests toppled corrupt and undemocratic regimes in Georgia, Ukraine, and Kyrgyzstan and ushered in the election of new presidents in all three nations. These movements—collectively known as the Color Revolutions—were greeted in the West as democratic breakthroughs that might thoroughly reshape the political terrain of the former Soviet Union. But as Lincoln A. Mitchell explains in The Color Revolutions, it has since become clear that these protests were as much reflections of continuity as they were moments of radical change. Not only did these movements do little to spur democratic change in other post-Soviet states, but their impact on Georgia, Ukraine, and Kyrgyzstan themselves was quite different from what was initially expected. In fact, Mitchell suggests, the Color Revolutions are best understood as phases in each nation's long post-Communist transition: significant events, to be sure, but far short of true revolutions. The Color Revolutions explores the causes and consequences of all three Color Revolutions—the Rose Revolution in Georgia, the Orange Revolution in Ukraine, and the Tulip Revolution in Kyrgyzstan—identifying both common themes and national variations. Mitchell's analysis also addresses the role of American democracy promotion programs, the responses of nondemocratic regimes to the Color Revolutions, the impact of these events on U.S.-Russian relations, and the failed "revolutions" in Azerbaijan and Belarus in 2005 and 2006. At a time when the Arab Spring has raised hopes for democratic development in the Middle East, Mitchell's account of the Color Revolutions serves as a valuable reminder of the dangers of confusing dramatic moments with lasting democratic breakthroughs.

Author : Donnacha Ó Beacháin,Abel Polese
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781136951978

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The Colour Revolutions in the Former Soviet Republics by Donnacha Ó Beacháin,Abel Polese Pdf

During the first decade of the 21st century, a remarkable phenomenon swept through the former Soviet Union changing the political, social and cultural landscape. Popularly known as the ‘Colour Revolutions’, these non-violent protests overthrew autocratic regimes in three post-soviet republics: the Georgian Rose Revolution (2003), the Ukrainian Orange Revolution (2004) and the Kyrgyzstani Tulip Revolution (2005). This book examines the significance of these regime-change processes for the post-soviet world in particular and for global politics in the 21st century. Engaging comprehensively with the former Soviet republics, the contributors to this book ask why there wasn’t a revolution in a post-Soviet republic such as Russia, despite apparently favourable conditions. They also explore the circumstances that ensured some post-soviet countries underwent a successful colour revolution whilst others did not. Identifying the conditions for successful colour revolutions, this book asks whether there is a revolutionary blueprint that may be exported to other areas around the world that are under autocratic rule. Carefully considering the ideologies of the post-Soviet ruling regimes, this book demonstrates the manner by which political elites integrated nationalism, authoritarianism and populism into public debates. It analyzes the diverse anti-regime movements, discussing the factors that led to the rise of such factions and outlining how these opposition groups were constituted and operated. In addition, it assesses the impact of external forces including the influence of the USA, the EU and Russia. By examining the colour revolution phenomenon in its entirety, this book marks a significant contribution to both our micro and macro understanding of this tide of transformation.

Author : Valeri Silogava
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Georgia (Republic)
ISBN : STANFORD:36105131875937

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History of Georgia by Valeri Silogava Pdf

Antike - Mittelalter - Neuzeit - Politik - Kirche.

Author : Giorgi Kandelaki
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1396854507

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Georgia's Rose Revolution: A Participant's Perspective by Giorgi Kandelaki Pdf

Author : Svante E. Cornell
Publisher : Strategic Studies Institute
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Geopolitics
ISBN : UOM:39015069349382

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Georgia After the Rose Revolution by Svante E. Cornell Pdf

The attacks on New York and Washington on September 11, 2001, enhanced the importance of both the Transcaucasus and Central Asia to American security. Overflight rights through the Caucasus to Central Asia and Afghanistan are vital components of the ongoing military effort there by both U.S. and NATO forces. But this region has multiple conflicts and fault-lines. As multiple recent crises show, Russo-Georgian tensions connected with South Ossetia and Abkhazia could erupt into open violence at any time. The author outlines the possibilities for conflict in this region and the qualities that make it strategically important, not only for Washington and Moscow, but also increasingly for Europe.