By Zaur Shiriyev
December 20th, 2016, The CACI Analyst
Georgia’s recent parliamentary election is hard to distinguish from previous elections in terms of the consolidation of power by the ruling Georgian Dream party. However, a significant difference can be observed in the increased political participation among ethnic Azerbaijanis, most clearly manifested in the number of Azerbaijani-origin candidates who not only ran but were elected, as well as their age and diverse political belonging. This recent shift has introduced a new level of electoral competition, bringing with it the complexities of party politics. The ruling party provides resources to support its own candidates – as seen when two Azerbaijanis lost amid claims of electoral violations.
- South Caucasus
- Georgia
- Azerbaijan
- Democratic development
- Georgia November 2016 parliamentary elections
- Kvemo Kartli
- Ethnic minorities in Georgia
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- United National Movement UNM
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- Ahmed Imamguliyev
- Azer Huseyn
- Ramiz Hasanov