Since indexes often fail to get the details of the situation as they tend to concentrate on the analysis of the governing elites rather than on the complex system of relationships between society and public authorities, this project aims to fill this and other gaps inherent in most research projects by taking a more in-depth and analytical approach on the ground within each country. In Azerbaijan, political opposition activities are constrained by the ruling majority, while in Georgia and Armenia the opposition only has a limited role. The three Caucasian countries have different internal political problems. This has been highlighted in the latest report by the Council of European Union.ĭifferent democracy indexes tend to consider Armenia and Georgia as hybrid democratic regimes, with a constitutional form of government, yet with limited democratic elements (independence of judiciary, free elections, and effective measures against corruption), while putting Azerbaijan amongst authoritarian regimes.
In the Caucasus region (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia), there is still a need for reforms to strengthen democratic institutions, create a fully independent judicial system, facilitate political pluralism, ensure the free access to and independence of media as well as the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The focus of this project is to maintain an equilibrium of stable instiutions that adhere to human and national security, while guaranteeing the maximum possible level of cooperation across neighboring countries.įocus will be concentrated on the following areas: This initiative incorporates the research capabilities of ATA chapters in Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan to examine how effective reforms can be implemented to improve the capabilities and conduct of the security sector within each country of the South Caucasus.
Starting in February 2013, the Atlantic Treaty Association will begin a multifaceted project examining the potential for sustainable security sector reform in regions characterized by volatility and conflict.
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