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HYPOTHESIS AND THEORY article
Front. Polit. Sci.
Sec. Peace and Democracy
Volume 7 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fpos.2025.1523526
Rethinking Historiographical Disparities and Pathways to Reconciliation in the
Provisionally accepted
Shalva Kikalishvili 1*
David Bragvadze 2- 1 American University of the Middle East, Kuwait City, Kuwait
- 2 International Black Sea University, Tbilisi, Georgia
This paper critically examines the historiographical disparities that have shaped Georgian and Abkhazian perspectives on their shared and often contested past, a division further exacerbated by Soviet-era influences and modern nationalist narratives. The primary aim is to illuminate how these divergent interpretations of history contribute to enduring misunderstandings and conflict, highlighting the need for a historiographical re-evaluation as a step toward reconciliation.Additionally, this study explores the tension between militaristic and peace-oriented approaches to conflict resolution, with a firm advocacy for peace-building measures. By presenting a comprehensive analysis of historical narratives and projecting a vision for a shared future, this discourse aims to foster a constructive dialogue that transcends historical grievances and promotes cooperative action. Ultimately, the paper aspires to contribute to a holistic understanding of the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict and to outline pathways toward a sustainable and mutually beneficial coexistence.
Keywords: Georgian-Abkhazian conflict, Conflict Resolution, Peace Advocacy, Compromise, dialogue, Historiographical Consensus
Received: 06 Nov 2024; Accepted: 26 Mar 2025.
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* Correspondence:
Shalva Kikalishvili, American University of the Middle East, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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