Nino Skvortsova - Political Science, Politics, and Identity in Georgia, Relations with Armenia | Ep 375 - Oct 21, 2024

Chapters

1. 00:09 Intro to show
2. 01:02 Nino Skvortsova on her research and interests
3. 03:43 Background on the paper "Political Science in Georgia: Epistemology and Determinants"
4. 11:12 Georgian scholars overwhelmingly apply liberal theories
5. 14:16 What is the source of the pro-western tilt?
6. 18:08 What's the relationship between the university and the theory used in the paper
7. 22:21 Is it difficult to categorize papers based on the dominant political theory?
8. 23:47 Are there other explanations besides funding?
9. 27:23 Pledge break
10. 28:30 How does Western influence on Georgian academia influence Georgian identity?
11. 32:27 Has Georgia always considered itself a "European culture"?
12. 37:47 Final statement on the paper?
13. 41:25 Is Georgia pivoting east or west in the upcoming elections?
14. 46:17 What is the true level of support for Georgian policies?
15. 48:47 Can Georgian Dream be considered a conservative party?
16. 49:38 Can the Georgian elections herald a major shift in foreign policy?
17. 54:47 How feasible is dignified peace?
18. 1:00:16 Capitulation won't lead to a stable outcome
19. 1:03:24 About Nino Skvortsova
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