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Georgia’s Presidential Elections

Georgia elects a new president on October 27, a key moment in the country’s transition to a parliamentary republic.

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By Thomas de Waal
Published on Oct 24, 2013

Source: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

While not as dramatic as last year's parliamentary elections, Georgia's October 27 presidential polls are a milestone in the country's transition to a parliamentary republic. Although the presidency will have reduced powers under constitutional amendments adopted in 2010, a slate of 23  candidates will contest the office. 

Washington-based analysts Thomas De Waal and Laura Linderman joined Tbilisi-based political analyst Ghia Nodia and Salome Asatiani of  RFE/RL's Georgian Service for a live discussion of the vote. It was moderated by RFE/RL's Brian Whitmore.

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Thomas de Waal

Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe

De Waal is a senior fellow at Carnegie Europe, specializing in Eastern Europe and the Caucasus.

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