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Here you can find blogs written by researchers at CRRC Georgia that analyse trends in the region and are mainly based on the survey data conducted by CRRC Georgia. These articles first appear on OC Media’s Caucasus Data Blog as part of the collaboration between CRRC Georgia and OC Media.

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Georgia, the European Union, and the Future of Visa Liberalization: What Do the People Think?

The results of a telephone survey carried out by CRRC-Georgia in August 2025 clearly reveal that the Georgian public is still strongly pro-Western, with widespread support for EU membership. The public agrees that suspending visa-free travel with the EU would…

Blog | How do Georgians perceive women’s sexual freedom?

Data CRRC has collected shows that there have been significant changes in the attitudes of Georgians towards women’s sexual freedoms since 2013, especially among Muslims, who have seen a large decrease in rates of disapproval, although this has not translated…

Blog | Armenians and Georgians are more interested in domestic politics than foreign affairs

According to data from the 2024 Caucasus Barometer, Armenians and Georgians are more interested in domestic rather than international politics, and Armenians are generally more politically interested than Georgians.

Blog | Georgians don’t want to be ruled by church, despite confidence in religious institutions

Data from the ISSP 2018 religion survey shows that while Georgians have more confidence in churches and religious organisations than in schools, the business world, the legal system, and parliament, they also largely believe that religious leaders should not try…

Blog | Trust in NGOs in Georgia has grown increasingly polarised

Data from the 2024 Caucasus Barometer survey shows that supporters of the ruling Georgian Dream party are increasingly likely to distrust NGOs, suggesting that the party’s rhetoric regarding civil society is working among its followers.

Blog | Happy Georgians are young, wealthy, and religious

Levels of happiness in Georgia are associated with youth, wealth, and religiosity, according to data from the 2024 Caucasus Barometer.

Blog | Do Armenians and Georgians support protests?

According to data from the Caucasus Barometer Survey, a majority of Georgians support protests. In comparison, while over half of the Armenian population is in favour of protests, support has been on the decline since 2019.

Blog | Increasing optimism for the future in Armenia and Georgia

Since the Velvet Revolution, Armenians across a wide cross-section of society have become increasingly more optimistic about their country’s future. In comparison, Georgians have seen only a modest increase in optimism over the time period, with the uptick concentrated in…

Blog | Armenians and Georgians lack confidence in their ability to influence politics

According to data from the 2024 Caucasus Barometer, both Armenians and Georgians tend to lack confidence in their influence on politics. However, Armenians in general are significantly less willing to participate in politics.
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