Viticulture and winemaking not only strengthen country's economy, but also endorse socio-cultural and political relationships, create its image as the country of ancient culture,supports development of wine science and implementation of advanced winemaking technologies,promotes successful market strategy and wine tourism. Georgian wines havebeen exported to the US for the last decade and have deserved considerable attentionfrom American consumers. Georgia offered to the market Qvevri wine which is producedaccording to ancient Georgian traditions – wine maturing in ceramic vessels deeply dug inthe earth. Georgian winemaking is now focused on production of ecologically pure wine,bio-wine which can be achieved by applying natural treatment and Georgian authentic winemakingmethods.Keywords: Bio-wine, ecologically pure wine, Georgian culture and wine, Georgian wineexport, Georgian wines in the U.S., Qvevri wine
The article focuses on one of the dominant issues of higher education – moral education, and its significance in the process of globalization of education. How are these two interlocked in a broader context? How is morality understood and interpreted by American scholars and philosophers? How should ethical concerns be applied in a realm of higher education? Globalization of education demands that a common ground for morality – based on a system of universally recognized policies and rules should be established. Knowledge, based on recent achievements in science and humanities, has become the most powerful vehicle to override irrational social constructs which are inconsistent with universal ethical and moral norms. Application of cultural relativism when teaching and practicing morality at the universities might lead to some miscommunication among the university population; on the other hand, tolerance towards differences is one of the fundamental principals of a democratic society. Universities are determined to achieve global standards through excellence in performance. This aim could not be achieved unless the university society has full understanding of cultural differences and expresses its tolerance and good will to find its place in a multicultural environment. The universities that are dedicated to high ethical standards reap many rewards, including high employee commitment, stronger commitment of the students and alumni, enhanced reputation, and sustained long-term performance. Ethics in education is a solid foundation of university change and improvement which can continue only in an atmosphere of confidence and fairness.
Today American women play important role in political life of the country. Women's active participation affects the outcomesof the elections at all levels. The 2012 presidential elections were a demonstration of the political power of women who provedthat they can defend democratic values and successfully continue to struggle for the equal rights. As elected officials and as voters,women are more likely than men to hold liberal views and support the Democratic Party, while men favor Republicans for decades.55 percent of women voted for Obama, while only 43 percent voted for Mitt Romney. Women made up about 54 percent of electorate,and in total, the gender gap on Tuesday reached 18 percent. It is becoming more and more evident that women leaders are ableto bring different policy priorities in the legislative agenda, particularly in the area of women's issues. Social problems directly impactingwomen helped Democrats sway votes in many states. The effective steps taken by Obama Administration to ensure genderequality and equity at all levels encourage women to support incumbent president policy. One of the impressive achievements ofthe women movement is that now women participate in political processes and speak for themselves; so that different ideas whichdo not necessarily coincide with the mainstream opinion, have equal right for existence. This fact indicates that a true democraticattitude has been shaped, and the women are gaining power as they speak for themselves. Women support governmental spendingon social issues and expect new administration to show more empathy and actual help to middle class. They positively responded tothe Democrats' messages supporting welfare policy, abortion rights, jobs, healthcare, economy, and equal rights.
rganiation culture of higher education institutions is present in leadership, administration and management of the institution and is inu- enced by external social and environmental factors. The culture also is closely linked to the goals, values, and mission of the organization and the criteria by which to measure organization success. The purpose of the article is to analyze how an International Black Sea University is effectively trying to implement dominant culture within various nationalities and functional groups, such as, students, lecturers and admin- istrator groups. he article sees to answer the following uestions: hat is the policy and strategy of the multicultural niersity in creating its dominant culture? How is the culture managed and maintained? Which groups participate in creation process of the organization culture in the course of time? The research focuses on a study of a single phenomenon, as it explores the culture of one particular university. An ethnographic approach has been chosen for the present qualitative study which basically relies on qualitative methods including a long-term observation and interviews. The article deals with the many aspects of University culture management, studies some factors, and mainly the organization's vision, that help the staff turn into a single unit. S, lie other multi-national organiations, eperiences difficulties in establishing coordinated initiaties in culture management. The university has to meet the expectations of the different groups and subgroups of its clients, such as, students, profes- sors, executives, government, and society. Each of these segments requires a particular management to persuade and stimulate them to share the University's dominant culture. Universities are directly and heavily affected by political and socio-economic changes in the region. .The core alues S culture is based on are: euity, integrity, euality, tolerance, peaceful co-eistence, respect and appreciation etended to representatives of minorities, strong leadership, struggle for change and innovations to achieve high quality in education. In the era of globali- zation the main goal of each international university should be a development of individual cultural model which will distinguish it from others.
"In no country of the world has the principle of associations been more successfully used or applied to a greater multitude of objectivesthan in America."Alexis de Tocqueville, 1830Interest groups in the United States play one of the most significant roles in American political life. The paper gives a brief analysis of theaims, goals and achievements of one of the widely acknowledged women associations - The National Organization for Women (NOW).The article intends to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Organization and focuses on the strategy and tactics used by the organization toencourage wide section of population actively participate in solution of the most acute political and social problems. In the result of greatefforts taken by the organization, the number of females appointed in the leading government positions has been significantly increased.Women have become more self-confident,successful and independent.The experience of American interest groups in general and particularlyNOW is unique and it should be carefully studied and shared by the non governmental organizations of the "young democratic"countries, like Georgia.
Struggle for women's economic independence is an issue of primary importance for the rapid progress of the American nation in the 21st century. Gender equality, as a precondition and a result, is an indispensable part of world economic progress. Wider access to information and trade offered by globalization has connected women to markets and institutions and reduced to some extent gender disparities. Freedom of women depends on economic conditions even more than on political. Women economic empowerment is an important requirement for the advancement not only of the women but of the country as well. A significant progress in women entrepreneurship has been taking place in the U.S. since 2000. It is apparent that considerable increase of women -owned businesses has affected almost every sphere of American economy. Lack of adequate education opportunities to women entrepreneurship has been the main obstacle to women's access to business; though, a significant progress has been identified in this direction for the recent period. Increasing access to education, sharing of knowledge and learning skills play the most important role in promoting women's economic opportunities and provide wider access of females to finances and markets. It also helps women to become self-confident and motivated to take more courageous steps in the world of business. The support of the government and society directed towards women's greater access to economic opportunities has brought positive changes and provided strong incentives for women's business activities. The number of firms owned by women has increased sharply; also the size and quality of the enterprises have been modified. Besides a knowledge-enhancing strategy, joint efforts have been taken towards creating various associations, organizations, and community centers to support women initiatives. Such organizations are exceptional resources for women entrepreneurs. The article discusses the roles and functions of several women associations and organizations to demonstrate the importance of assistance they provide to business women to overcome the political, legal and economic barriers they face. Those associations and organizations are instrumental in addressing the following issues: women's education and professional training, access to capital, legal support and counseling, financial assistance, technology and education, energy resources and environment, impact of public policy, and other.
According to Russian leaders, the traditional sphere of influence of the Soviet Union, mainly Central Asia and the Caucasus, is the first defensive bulwark to protect Russia's national security; Moscow's behavior in the context of Tsarist Russia and the former Soviet Union should seek to dominate the region.However, Russia has taken different approaches to Central Asia and the Caucasus over the past two decades. A closer look at the reason for such techniques reveals that these approaches were purely tactical and aimed at realizing Russia's grand strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus. Current trends indicate that the Russian governing body has always sought to portray Russia as an oil emperor in formulating its long-term strategy.An actor who, by promoting his position, can play a geopolitical and critical role in the field of energy and exploit Russia's energy resources and the monopoly of energy transmission pipelines as a political and economic tool to secure its geopolitical interests in the Eurasian region, particularly in relations with the European Union. This study will examine Russia's obstacles in achieving its goals in the Central Asian region and the Caucasus after the Cold War. Keywords: Russian politics, Central Asia and the Caucasus, Iran, Ukraine, Cold War, Geopolitics
On March 10, 2020, within an agreement between the USA and Taliban, a timetable to withdraw all foreign troops from Afghanistan, a practicalmechanism to prevent the use of Afghan territory against the security of the United States and its allies, efforts to achieve a comprehensive andlasting ceasefire in the inter-Afghan talks was announced. One of the critical points of the U.S. peace agreement with the Taliban is that it could havesignificant political economic security consequences for Iran; such as the limitation of the possibility of Iranian companies operating in Afghanistan, theduality of the positive security outcome due to the withdrawal of U.S. troops and the negative consequence of the increased instability in Afghanistan,the limitation of Iran's security and economic presence due to the increased presence of Russia and China in Afghanistan, and could pave the wayfor the expansion of the influence of regional actors in conflict with Iran's interests in Afghanistan. Strategies include in the peace Agreements were:• Developing multilateral mechanisms for cooperation with Russia and China,• expanding direct economic and security interaction with the Taliban, and• establishing a joint economic commission consisting of economic representatives of the Taliban and the Afghan government to strengtheneconomic security and take advantage of the economic and political consequences of the peace agreement.This article examines the peace agreement signed between the United States and the Taliban, Iran's position against the Taliban, and the economicconsequences for Iran now that the Taliban took power. Iran is deeply concerned about the Taliban's implications for its internal security, economicinterests, and regional position. Although Iran is pleased that American troops are no longer in Afghanistan and considers this a great victory, it hasbeen more cautious with its neighbor than ever before.To attain the goals of this qualitative research, a descriptive-analytical method is used. The advantages presented by this method include: enablingthe collection of a significant amount of data from different sources presented by different countries, China, Russia, USA, Iran, and Afghanistan, whichmakes the present research more reliable. The view is critical regarding existing circumstances on the impact of U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistanon Ian political and economic situation. This article examines the possible consequences of this agreement by pointing out the possible geopoliticalchanges in the region.Keywords: Doha Peace Agreement, US, Afghanistan, Taliban, Foreign policy, Iran's economy, Russia, China, Muslim Brotherhood
Over the past two decades, American women's positions and opportunities in the educational sphere have improved dramatically which gave women a chance to make a substantial educational progress. The university education gave personal advancement to American women to be extensively involved in social, political, and economic success of the country. University education is associated with better labor market outcomes including higher earnings, lower poverty and lower unemployment. In addition, education is linked to various other benefits including higher job satisfaction, better marginal benefits, and better health. Understanding the relationship between educational attainment and employment outcomes requires accurate data about identifications that have value in the job market.
