Political positions of far right movements in Georgian reality
Abstract
The article deals with the far right movement foundation process in Georgia, where Europeanization process still takes place. Study aims to determine how European understanding of radical/extreme right meets the Georgian reality in this point of view. Research focus on major and most visible political groups – “Georgian March”, “Georgian National Unity”, “Anti-liberals” and “Edelweiss”. The article tries to formulate the relevant questionnaire to measure the essential features of these movement in the erms of political positions on foreign, domestic, social-ethical, identity policies. Also, it can be examined how the major members of these movements evaluate neo-populist and principle of rule of law. Conclusion includes the comparative analysis and linkages between these political movements.
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