Hans Gutbrod

Hans Gutbrod is executive director of Transparify, and a former director of CRRC. He regularly comments on Georgian politics and is based in Tbilisi.

In a pivotal election, Georgia’s opposition must look past Russia vs EU

October’s elections could shake eastern Europe. Opposition parties must offer proper statehood and competent governance

By Hans Gutbrod

/ 16 Jul 2024

In a pivotal election, Georgia’s opposition must look past Russia vs EU

Remembering the life – and death – of Georgian poet Paolo Iashvili

Tbilisi’s new ‘Museum of Repressed Writers’ commemorates a prolific poet who took his own life during a Stalinist purge

By Hans Gutbrod

/ 27 Jul 2023

Remembering the life – and death – of Georgian poet Paolo Iashvili

A response to “Georgian land, Georgian freedom”

We recently published an article arguing in favour of Georgia’s proposed ban on selling agricultural land to foreign buyers. A foreign landowner with several years’ experience in the country’s agricultural sector uses his right of response to argue against the move.

By Hans Gutbrod

/ 17 Oct 2017

Making do with the crew

In the aftermath of parliamentary elections, can Georgia build a more stable political culture?

By Hans Gutbrod

/ 10 Oct 2016