THE ROLE OF CHRISTIANITY AND ISLAM IN GLOBAL PEACE POLITICS: PERSPECTIVES FROM GEORGIA

Giorgi Pareshishvili

doi:10.31435/ijitss.1(45).2025.3203

Giorgi Pareshishvili Caucasus International University, Georgia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.31435/ijitss.1(45).2025.3203

Keywords: Interfaith Dialogue, Peace Politics, Georgia, Orthodox Christianity, Islam, Religious Diplomacy, Conflict Resolution

Abstract

This paper examines the complex interplay between Christianity and Islam in global peace politics through the unique lens of Georgia, a country situated at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. Drawing from historical analysis, contemporary political discourse, and religious studies, this research explores how these two major world religions influence international peace-building efforts, with particular attention to Georgia's distinctive position as a predominantly Orthodox Christian nation with significant historical and contemporary connections to Islamic cultures. The study investigates the potential for interfaith dialogue and cooperation in promoting global peace while acknowledging the challenges and opportunities presented by Georgia's geopolitical context.

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