Tsira Shvangiradze
Tsira is a international relations specialist based in Tbilisi, Georgia. She holds a master's degree in Diplomacy and World Politics and a bachelor's degree in International Relations from Tbilisi State University. Beyond her professional endeavors, Tsira dedicates her time to researching and writing articles that enrich political science and international relations discourse.
Articles by Tsira Shvangiradze
The History of Neutral Moresnet, Europe’s Forgotten MicronationNeutral Moresnet was a micro-nation located on the border triangle between Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany between 1816 and 1919.
Bandung Conference: Decolonization and the Rise of the Third WorldThe Bandung Conference was the first large-scale political conference composed of newly decolonized countries aiming to define their role in the Cold War international order.
The Bandung Conference was the first large-scale political conference composed of newly decolonized countries aiming to define their role in the Cold War international order.
What Is “Lebensraum” and Why Did Hitler Promote It?Lebensraum—or “living space”—was a critical part of Nazi ideology that justified its territorial expansionism through war efforts and racial policy.
Lebensraum—or “living space”—was a critical part of Nazi ideology that justified its territorial expansionism through war efforts and racial policy.
Unit 731: Japan’s Infamous Bioweapons Research UnitUnit 731 was the Imperial Japanese government’s secret research unit that engaged in human experimentation and biological weapons development during World War II.
Unit 731 was the Imperial Japanese government’s secret research unit that engaged in human experimentation and biological weapons development during World War II.
Japan’s 1931 Invasion of Manchuria: Here’s What HappenedThe Japanese invasion of Manchuria sparked an international security crisis, disempowered the League of Nations, and led to the Second Sino-Japanese War.
The Japanese invasion of Manchuria sparked an international security crisis, disempowered the League of Nations, and led to the Second Sino-Japanese War.
What Led to the Outbreak of the Greek Civil War (1946-1949)?The Greek Civil War of 1946–1949 was fought between a communist-led resistance movement and the Greek state.
5 Events That Characterized Cold War DétenteDétente refers to the easing relations between the Soviet Union and the United States during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Détente refers to the easing relations between the Soviet Union and the United States during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
All the Governments in Exile in WWII (and Where They Went)Seeking international recognition amid the German occupation, European governments-in-exile coordinated resistance efforts in foreign countries to regain sovereignty.
Toussaint L’Ouverture: A Biography of the Haitian RevolutionaryToussaint L’Ouverture is known as one of the “Fathers of Haiti.” His leading role in the Haitian Revolution led the former French colony to its independence in 1804.
Toussaint L’Ouverture is known as one of the “Fathers of Haiti.” His leading role in the Haitian Revolution led the former French colony to its independence in 1804.
What Was the Wannsee Conference?The Wannsee Conference was a meeting of Nazi officials. It formalized “the Final Solution to the Jewish Question”—the extermination of Europe’s Jews.
Luxembourg in WWII: From Neutrality to OccupationNazi Germany invaded the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in May 1940. During the four years of Nazi occupation, the nation experienced severe losses and economic stagnation.
Nazi Germany invaded the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in May 1940. During the four years of Nazi occupation, the nation experienced severe losses and economic stagnation.
The Gleiwitz Incident: When Nazis Faked an Attack on GermanyThe Gleiwitz Incident was a staged attack on a radio station at the German-Polish border. Adolf Hitler utilized the incident as a pretext for invading Poland in 1939.
The Gleiwitz Incident was a staged attack on a radio station at the German-Polish border. Adolf Hitler utilized the incident as a pretext for invading Poland in 1939.