Alexander Kupatadze

Dr Alexander Kupatadze is Lecturer at the Russia Institute and the Department of European and International Studies at King’s College London.

The politics of police reform: dissecting the barriers to change in the post-Soviet world

According to a new book, destabilising episodes of violence and an experienced civil society sector are key parts of building consensus for police reform.

By Alexander Kupatadze

/ 14 May 2018

The failed "mental revolution": Georgia, crime and criminal justice

Crime has been near the top of Georgia's political agenda for a decade. But successive governments have still to address fundamental questions of legitimacy and trust.

By Gavin Slade and Alexander Kupatadze

/ 1 Oct 2014

From Georgia to the EU is a long road

Georgia has signed an association agreement with the EU. But there is a long road ahead toward establishing transparent and accountable government.

By Alexander Kupatadze

/ 8 Jul 2014