In 2024, Georgia adopted a new legal framework that mirrors Russia’s ‘gay propaganda’ ban. Alexander Kondakov and Sandro Tabatadze explore how this law blends Russian-inspired anti-gender policies with homegrown political logic. It is reshaping Georgia’s identity and challenging its Western ties, while raising broader implications for global authoritarian movements
Assistant Professor, School of Sociology, University College Dublin
Alexander's work explores the intersections of law, queer sexualities, and state governance, with particular attention to how anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and discourse operate as instruments of power in post-Soviet societies.
He has published numerous articles on these topics.
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