This article explores biblical-exegetical perspectives on democracy in the context of synodal structures in the Church and society. Although the concept of “democracy” (δημοκρατία) is absent from the Bible, and the terms ...

The political crisis in Georgia reflects ongoing challenges in its democratic development, marked by strained relations with the EU and the US. The Georgian Dream party faces accusations of undermining democratic institutions, ...

This article examines Georgia’s transition to democracy, focusing on key historical periods and political shifts. It highlights Shevardnadze’s presidency and patron-client relations, the Rose Revolution, Saakashvili’s ...

The introductory chapter to the volume Threats to Democracy: Nationalism, Populism, Extremism and Christianity’s Response to Them, written by Maciej Ostrowski and Patryk Zając, seeks to diagnose the contemporary condition ...

Liberal democracies frequently grapple with fears arising from religious pluralism and its perceived potential to disrupt the secular public order. Post-Enlightenment normative democratic theories, notably those advanced ...

In Georgia, little is said about young people’s right to participate in political life. As a result, the voices of young people are not fully heard by the state, which ultimately contributes to political disengagement among ...

The rise of populism poses a significant challenge to liberal democracy, as populist leaders exploit social divisions, emotions, and unmet expectations to gain influence. While populists claim to support democracy, they ...

Democratization in Turkey has never been a straightforward process. Turkey, like other democratic societies, relies on unwritten social contracts, including the Turkishness and Muslimness Contracts. While democratization ...

This article examines Judith Butler’s theory of gender performativity as an example of deconstructionism that challenges democratic norms. It contextualizes her ideas within the framework of third-wave feminism, exploring ...