Bachana (Bacho) Akhalaia
Personal Information
Full Name: Bachana (Bacho) Akhalaia
Date of Birth: October 24, 1980
Education
Tbilisi State University
Degree: Master of Laws
Year of Graduation: 2003
Professional Experience
Liberty Institute (NGO)
Position: Project Manager
Duration: 2001-2003
Played a pivotal role in leading the student movement "Kmara," actively participating in the 2003 Rose Revolution
Deputy Ombudsman of Georgia
Duration: 2004-2005
Head of Penitentiary Department, Ministry of Justice of Georgia
Duration: 2005-2008
Spearheaded significant reforms in the penitentiary system
Implemented measures to combat organized crime’s influence within the system
Military Operations during the Russo-Georgian War
Year: 2008
Volunteered in military operations
Deputy Minister of Defense of Georgia
Duration: 2008-2009
Minister of Defense of Georgia
Duration: 2009-2012
Led efforts to modernize the defense system, focusing on scientific development
Oversaw the establishment of The State Military Scientific-Technical Center "DELTA," resulting in advancements in military equipment
Contributed to the modernization of Georgia’s defense system post-war
Established educational programs for high-ranking officers and defense force personnel
Enhanced military intelligence capabilities
Established Cadet Military School to foster leadership among young cadets
Minister of Interior of Georgia
Duration: May-September 2012
Managed various aspects of internal security and law enforcement
Post-2012 Experience
Following political persecution and ten years of solitary confinement, relocated to Poland. Acquitted in 16 cases but charged under political motivation. Since release in 2022, residing in Europe, with the last year spent in Poland.
Publications and Projects
During imprisonment authored over 10 articles on military strategy and wrote "Sokhumi: My Jerusalem," focusing on Russian-occupied territories and Georgian state development. Translated several books including "The Art of War" by Martin Van Creveld, "Supreme Command" by Eliot Cohen, "Why Nations Fail" by Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson,"Crises" by Henry Kissinger Currently translating Carl von Clausewitz's "On War" and researching causes of the 2008 Russian-Georgian War for a forthcoming book.
Languages
Georgian (Native)
English
Russian
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