Three detained after Baku house demolished with resident still inside
Yesterday, footage circulated on social media showing the demolition of a house while its residents were still physically inside.
Kadyrov reportedly in conflict with the Kremlin
The FSB is allegedly unhappy with Chechen Head Ramzan Kadyrov’s secret negotiations with Middle Eastern leaders.
Georgian Dream vows to ban opposition parties
Before the parliamentary elections, one of Georgian Dream’s campaign promises was to outlaw their political rivals and ban ‘pseudo-liberal ideology’.
US MEGOBARI Act moves forward through Senate
The bill still has several remaining legislative steps before it can become law.
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Review
Review | The Pomegranate Orchard — a restrained Azerbaijani retelling of Chekhov’s classic play
Ilgar Najaf's second film is an understated and elegantly-paced domestic tragedy.
Armenia–Azerbaijan Conflict
Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed on peace — so why do they seem headed for war?
Despite the sense of an impending military escalation, experts doubt a full-blown war will occur.
Caucasus Datablog
Datablog | Is domestic violence acceptable in Georgia?
A 2023 study found that one in four women in Georgia had experienced intimate partner violence at some point in their lives.
Review
Review | Silk Road: Journey of the Armenian Diaspora (1971–1982) — a showcase of Armenian disco
An exuberant and historically rich compilation of rare disco tunes, Silk Road offers a taste of the Armenian diaspora scene in 1970s Los Angeles.
![A sign in Mingrelian, a language related to Georgian spoken in the west of the country, reads ‘There is no other way, but to overthrow this bastard oligarch [Georgian Dream founder and billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili]!’. Photo: Lela Jobava/OC Media.](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.bucket.fourthestate.app%2Foc-media-prod%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2025%2F03%2FP1260977-1-1.jpg&w=3840&q=50)
Georgia’s EU U-turn
‘I am standing up to fight’: how Georgia’s protests extend beyond Tbilisi
While Tbilisi remains a focal point in the ongoing anti-government protests, a crucial dimension of political resistance unfolds in Georgia’s regions.
Review
Review | Hard by a Great Forest — a compelling tale of a Georgian homecoming
Leo Vardiashvili’s debut novel weaves a compelling tale of homecoming, guilt, and loss, all set against the surreal backdrop of a mass zoo escape.
Abkhazia–Russia Relations
Did Russian support help Badra Gunba win Abkhazia’s presidential election?
In the days since the Kremlin-favoured candidate won, authorities have increasingly cracked down on political opponents.
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Opinion
Mzia Amaghlobeli
Opinion | Mzia Amaghlobeli is a political prisoner
The authorities in Georgia go to extreme lengths to pursue opponents of the government, while giving tacit approval to those who attack such opponents.
Georgia’s EU U-turn
Opinion | Georgian civil society needs to prepare for the worst
As Georgian Dream flaunts its authoritarianism, civil society and its international backers need to dig in for a long fight.
Chechnya
Opinion | Chechen women are speaking up, but is anybody listening?
The first all-women Chechen March highlights how Chechen women are forced to live at the intersection of Islamophobia and xenophobia.