"Liberalism and Georgia" - this is the title of the publication by the Ilia Chavchavadze Center, presented at the Caucasus University on June 8. The publication is a result of close cooperation between the Chavchavadze Center and academic circles. authors of publication are Teimuraz Khutsishvili, Nino Kalandadze, Gia Japaridze, Giorgi Jokhadze and Giorgi Kharebava.

The publication covers history of the liberal ideology and its birth and evolution in Georgia. It discusses the origins of liberalism, “Ilian” liberalism as a foundation for liberal democracy, the challenges that such liberalism faces in contemporary Georgia and the reasons for its possible misinterpretation.

„Liberalism and Georgia” is our modest attempt to fill the obvious gap in public knowledge about liberalism. We also wanted to show that classical liberalism, as taught by Ilia Chavchavadze, is neither a system of extremes, nor political correctness and clichés imposed from above. Rather it is a set of values, which gave rise to the formation and consolidation of democratic institutions in Western democracies, as well as fostered the development of free, wealthy, sovereign nations as the individual creed guaranteeing their success” - says Nino Kalandadze, Director of the Chavchavadze Center in the foreword of the publication.

The event was opened by the Rector of Caucasus University Kakha Shengeli. Guests were greeted by Zaza Bibilashvili, founder of the Chavchavadze Center and the editor-in-chief of the publication. Teimuraz Khutsishvili and Gia Japaridze, authors of publication, delivered speeches. The presentation was attended by students and representatives of academia and wider public.

The publication has been published with the generous support from the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung South Caucasus. The publication has been translated into English and is available online.

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