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"US foreign policy towards Georgia" is work, performed by Dr. Prof. Tornike Shurgulaia. This book will take you on tour through the history of Georgia, starting from the ancient times. The historical facts, described in this book will allow the reader to analyze events and come to the certain conclusion on how Georgia ended up on its political path. In the beginning of 20th century, when the new player entered the world´s chessboard of politics, Georgia quickly fell into the spot light. Author emphasizes the importance of Georgia´s geopolitical location and how it affects the country´s political course. Author pays huge attention towards the US-Georgia relationships. Dated back to the time, when Georgia gained its first independence in 1918, these relationships had their rises and falls, but in the end, Georgia managed to identify its political course-towards the West! In early 90s, when Georgia gain independence from the Soviet Union, the United States of America became one of the closest allies of the newborn state. Author adds very thorough and detailed analysis on what role did US played in the processes that occurred in Georgia after collapsing of empire of evil "USSR".

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PhD in History, Associate Professor at the Georgian National University. He completed Tbilisi State University and obtained MA degree in Political science. His dissertation was successfully defended in 2011 at Georgian Technical University. He is founder and president of the Thomas Jefferson Research Center and PhD Club of Georgia.

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