Bakar Berekashvili

Bakar Berekashvili is Lecturer in Politics and Critical Theory at the Georgian-American University, Tbilisi. His articles regularly appear on the website of the Georgian Public Broadcaster, where he works as a political analyst.

Mayor or manager? Tbilisi chooses its kingpin

Here in Tbilisi, we’re preparing for mayoral elections in October. The race will be heated, but can the role actually change anything for the better?

By Bakar Berekashvili

/ 24 Aug 2017

Georgia’s grotesque democracy

Neoliberal dogma has taken root and, ahead of parliamentary elections next year, our political elites have nothing else to offer us.

By Bakar Berekashvili

/ 26 Oct 2015

Happy Independence Day, Georgia!

Since 1991, Georgia has celebrated Independence Day annually on 26 May. But this national holiday only exposes the gap between elites and the people.

By Bakar Berekashvili

/ 26 May 2015

Georgia's puzzled transition

The disintegration of the Soviet Union has given birth to a new and difficult reality in Georgia.

By Bakar Berekashvili

/ 29 Apr 2015