I'd like to thank the GFSIS and in particular Professor Rondeli and Nini Bakradze for the hospitality and support expressed to me.  I came to Georgia for the first time in June 2005 to conduct research political on parties for my master's thesis. Professor Rondeli's advice, wisedom, and keen humour played a great role in my smooth transition to the incredibly fascinating environment that Georgia is.

E-mail: removeit_beshimov@fas.harvard.edu