Opinion | Azerbaijan’s cooling relations with Turkey
The Israel-Gaza war appears to have exacerbated existing tensions between Turkey and Azerbaijan, potentially pushing the two ‘brotherly’ countries apart irrevocably.
Opinion | Azerbaijan’s cooling relations with Turkey
By Bahruz SamadovThe Israel-Gaza war appears to have exacerbated existing tensions between Turkey and Azerbaijan, potentially pushing the two ‘brotherly’ countries apart irrevocably.
20/08/2024
Opinion | Georgia’s queerphobic laws are a clear step towards authoritarianism
Following in well-established authoritarian footsteps, Georgia’s introduction of anti-queer laws are set to have dire consequences for the country’s democracy.
Opinion | Georgia’s queerphobic laws are a clear step towards authoritarianism
By Aia BeraiaFollowing in well-established authoritarian footsteps, Georgia’s introduction of anti-queer laws are set to have dire consequences for the country’s democracy.
14/08/2024
Opinion | Georgia’s one-sided relationship with China comes with significant risks
The relationship has so far remained almost entirely one-sided, and in fact opens the country up to substantial new risks.
Opinion | Georgia’s one-sided relationship with China comes with significant risks
By Tinatin KhidasheliThe relationship has so far remained almost entirely one-sided, and in fact opens the country up to substantial new risks.
1/05/2024
Editorial | Georgia’s ruling oligarch unhinged
Bidzina Ivanishvili has emerged from behind the curtains with a dark vision for the future of Georgia.
Editorial | Georgia’s ruling oligarch unhinged
By OC MediaBidzina Ivanishvili has emerged from behind the curtains with a dark vision for the future of Georgia.
5/04/2024
Opinion | Four years of entrapment: why Azerbaijan’s land borders remain closed
Azerbaijan’s land borders have been closed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opinion | Four years of entrapment: why Azerbaijan’s land borders remain closed
By Javid AghaAzerbaijan’s land borders have been closed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
29/02/2024
Opinion | Georgia’s minimum wage is stuck in the 90s
It’s past time for Georgia to raise its minimum wage, which has remained unchanged since the 1990s.
Opinion | Georgia’s minimum wage is stuck in the 90s
By Jeff VizeIt’s past time for Georgia to raise its minimum wage, which has remained unchanged since the 1990s.
22/12/2023
Opinion | How Azerbaijan uses ‘anti-colonialism’ to authoritarian ends
Azerbaijan’s official statements have in recent months taken a new turn, using anti-colonial rhetoric to criticise Western countries for their involvement in the region.
Opinion | How Azerbaijan uses ‘anti-colonialism’ to authoritarian ends
By Bahruz SamadovAzerbaijan’s official statements have in recent months taken a new turn, using anti-colonial rhetoric to criticise Western countries for their involvement in the region.
24/11/2023
Editorial | Ilham Aliyev’s attempt to eradicate the free press cannot succeed
Despite the Azerbaijani President’s apparent strength, the very existence of media organisations like Abzas proves he cannot succeed.
Editorial | Ilham Aliyev’s attempt to eradicate the free press cannot succeed
By OC MediaDespite the Azerbaijani President’s apparent strength, the very existence of media organisations like Abzas proves he cannot succeed.
1/11/2023
Opinion | Fourteen years on Rustaveli Avenue — documenting Georgia’s descent into authoritarianism
Having worked as a journalist for 14 years, I have seen and documented my country’s descent first-hand.
Opinion | Fourteen years on Rustaveli Avenue — documenting Georgia’s descent into authoritarianism
By Mariam NikuradzeHaving worked as a journalist for 14 years, I have seen and documented my country’s descent first-hand.
30/09/2023
Opinion | The EU should step up its support for Armenia
As Moscow turns on Pashinyan, the EU should step up its support for Armenia’s fledgling democracy.
Opinion | The EU should step up its support for Armenia
By Denis CenusaAs Moscow turns on Pashinyan, the EU should step up its support for Armenia’s fledgling democracy.