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Blog | How Polarized Are Georgians?

The study examines the level of political polarization among Georgian voters, particularly affective polarization between supporters of the ruling party and the opposition. Its purpose is to measure how divided citizens are in terms of party performance evaluations, feelings toward opposing supporters, and social comfort in cross-party relationships.
The study examines the level of political polarization among Georgian voters, particularly affective polarization between...

WiP: Presentation of “The Land in Between” Podcast Project

This week’s session will be held in hybrid in-person and virtual format. Presentation of “The Land in Between” Podcast Project Victor Swezey, Independent Journalist and Fulbright Research Fellow in Georgia 2024-25
This week’s session will be held in hybrid in-person and virtual format. Presentation of “The...

Report | Vulnerability to Disinformation in Georgia: The Role of Media Literacy, Polarization, and Conspiratorial Thinking

The report examines the factors that shape citizens’ susceptibility to disinformation in Georgia, focusing on media literacy, political polarization, party identification, and conspiratorial thinking. Its purpose is to understand how psychological, political, and socio-demographic characteristics influence resilience or vulnerability to misleading narratives in the Georgian information environment.
The report examines the factors that shape citizens’ susceptibility to disinformation in Georgia, focusing on...

Blog | Do Fear-Based Messages Influence Attitudes Toward the EU in Georgia?

The study explores whether fear-based messages about European Union integration influence public attitudes in Georgia, focusing on narratives about threats to family values and youth migration. Its purpose is to assess whether such fear appeals, with or without corrective information, shape perceptions of these risks and affect support for EU membership.
The study explores whether fear-based messages about European Union integration influence public attitudes in Georgia,...

Report | Media and Disinformation in Georgia: Patterns of Consumption, Public Perceptions, and Fact-Checking Practices

The report examines how Georgian citizens consume media, perceive disinformation, and practice fact-checking in a polarized information environment. Its purpose is to understand public attitudes toward media credibility, identify vulnerabilities in media literacy, and provide evidence-based insights to help democratic actors respond to challenges related to propaganda and information manipulation.
The report examines how Georgian citizens consume media, perceive disinformation, and practice fact-checking in a...

Blog | Anti-Western Rhetoric and Visual Manipulation on Facebook: One-Year Monitoring Findings

The study examines anti-Western rhetoric on Facebook by analyzing how selected pages and groups spread manipulative or misleading content. Its purpose is to identify the types of narratives used, assess the prevalence of fake information, and explore how visual materials - especially photos and videos - are employed to shape anti-Western messaging.
The study examines anti-Western rhetoric on Facebook by analyzing how selected pages and groups spread...

Report | Anti-Western Rhetoric on Facebook: From November 29, 2024 to November 29, 2025

This report examines anti-Western narratives disseminated on Facebook in Georgia between 29 November 2024 and 29 November 2025. Its purpose is to identify the main narratives, key actors, dissemination patterns, and manipulation techniques used across Georgian-, Armenian-, and Azerbaijani-speaking audiences in the context of ongoing political developments.
This report examines anti-Western narratives disseminated on Facebook in Georgia between 29 November 2024 and...

Report | Anti-Western Rhetoric on Facebook: From June 1 to November 28, 2025

This report examines the spread of anti-Western narratives and political messaging on Facebook in Georgia within the framework of the project “Polarization and Disinformation in Georgia.” Its purpose is to identify the main narratives, key actors, and communication strategies used to influence public opinion across Georgian-, Armenian-, and Azerbaijani-speaking audiences.
This report examines the spread of anti-Western narratives and political messaging on Facebook in Georgia...