Author: Lia Tsuladze<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A new article “Euro-optimism Intertwined with Pragmatism: Elite and Popular Discourses on Georgia\u2019s Europeanization through Q Methodology” published in Caucasus Survey special issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
The article discusses Georgian political and intellectual elites\u2019 and citizens\u2019 discourses on the country\u2019s Europeanization in the context of pragmatic and identity considerations. The research is based on Q methodology that, in contrast to its traditional use, has been integrated into in-depth interviews with political and intellectual elites and focus group discussions with citizens. Q analysis reveals that both elites and citizens are characterized by Euro-optimistic views perceiving Georgia\u2019s Europeanization in light of pragmatic considerations. The major pragmatic factors are related to the improved protection of human rights and the safeguarding of the country\u2019s security. Unlike previous studies, the current research shows that, at least at the rhetorical level, Georgia\u2019s Europeanization is not perceived as a threat to the national identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Access the article online<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Online Publication Date: 15 Sep 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n