Abstract
Abstract Georgia can be characterised by its turbulent history, centuries-old traditions, and a great ethnic diversity. This makes it necessary to include historical determinants, in addition to geopolitical and economic factors, when making a regional analysis of its territory and contemporary governance issues. Five stages of the development of the present territorial division of Georgia are distinguished. They have been identified by means of an analysis of key events (critical junctures) of significance in the formation of its historical regions. Additionally, their influence at each of the three levels of the current territorial division of independent Georgia is discussed, in particular in the context of territorial governance.
Highlights
Due to the significance of its geopolitical position as well as its rich culture and centuries-old traditions, Georgia has recently become a frequent subject of international publications (Cornell 2003; King 2008; Suny 1994)
These articles aim to familiarise the reader with the history, traditions and current political trends of the South Caucasus countries in general and Georgia in particular
There is a shortage of comprehensive works exploring the historical determinants of the current regional and administrative divisions of the country and their implications for governance
Summary
Due to the significance of its geopolitical position as well as its rich culture and centuries-old traditions, Georgia has recently become a frequent subject of international publications (Cornell 2003; King 2008; Suny 1994) These articles aim to familiarise the reader with the history, traditions and current political trends of the South Caucasus countries in general and Georgia in particular. There is a shortage of comprehensive works exploring the historical determinants of the current regional and administrative divisions of the country and their implications for governance. That is why the aim of this article is to determine important historical events and their influence on the present administrative divisions of Georgia, with a focus on the issue of territorial governance. The direction of political and economic activities and mostly Islamic surroundings resulted in frequent invasions of those two countries by their powerful neighbours (Furier 2011)
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