Opinion | Ivanishvili clings to a frayed political brand while facing a new kind of opposition
The ruling party is still strong but it is also close to losing the basis of its political identity — ‘restoring justice’ in Georgia
Opinion | Ivanishvili clings to a frayed political brand while facing a new kind of opposition
By Shota KinchaThe ruling party is still strong but it is also close to losing the basis of its political identity — ‘restoring justice’ in Georgia
Opinion | In Russia, calling yourself a Circassian is always a political stance
As Russia’s 2020 census approaches, a campaign for Circassians to label themselves as Circassians has breathed new life into the nationalist movement.
Opinion | In Russia, calling yourself a Circassian is always a political stance
By Andzor KabardAs Russia’s 2020 census approaches, a campaign for Circassians to label themselves as Circassians has breathed new life into the nationalist movement.
14/03/2019
Opinion | Everything that makes Tbilisi ‘exciting’ is just a façade
The social injustice and poverty generated by Georgia’s capitalist transformation is disguised in the capital by a façade of development.
Opinion | Everything that makes Tbilisi ‘exciting’ is just a façade
By Bakar BerekashviliThe social injustice and poverty generated by Georgia’s capitalist transformation is disguised in the capital by a façade of development.
8/03/2019
Opinion | It’s time for North Caucasian men to stop trying to put women ‘in their place’
Tradition and religion need not preclude an active role for women in society.
Opinion | It’s time for North Caucasian men to stop trying to put women ‘in their place’
By Lidiya MikhalchenkoTradition and religion need not preclude an active role for women in society.
5/03/2019
Opinion | Pashinyan’s neoliberal reforms risk undermining the values of the revolution
Armenia’s economic reforms should address the needs and expectations of the people who made the Velvet Revolution possible.
Opinion | Pashinyan’s neoliberal reforms risk undermining the values of the revolution
By Samson MartirosyanArmenia’s economic reforms should address the needs and expectations of the people who made the Velvet Revolution possible.
22/02/2019
Opinion | A narrow definition of safety harms workers in Georgia
Georgia’s newly adopted law on labour safety is lacking statutes on workers’ rights due a narrow definition of safety.
Opinion | A narrow definition of safety harms workers in Georgia
By Human Rights WatchGeorgia’s newly adopted law on labour safety is lacking statutes on workers’ rights due a narrow definition of safety.
20/02/2019
Opinion | A plea, a protest, and a good president: cosmetic changes in a cosmetic country
A government U-turn in Azerbaijan on compensation for war victims and other concessions are only cosmetic changes to a country filled with injustice.
Opinion | A plea, a protest, and a good president: cosmetic changes in a cosmetic country
By Arzu GeybullaA government U-turn in Azerbaijan on compensation for war victims and other concessions are only cosmetic changes to a country filled with injustice.
29/01/2019
Opinion | Accepting our past is the only way we can move forward
In Azerbaijan, as in Armenia, remembrance of the victims of past atrocities often takes on a one-sided nature.
Opinion | Accepting our past is the only way we can move forward
By Javid AghaIn Azerbaijan, as in Armenia, remembrance of the victims of past atrocities often takes on a one-sided nature.
25/01/2019
Opinion | Georgia’s economy has failed; now it’s time to build factories
Despite the many international economic indices suggesting Georgia is a great success story, most Georgians live in poverty.
Opinion | Georgia’s economy has failed; now it’s time to build factories
By Tato KhundadzeDespite the many international economic indices suggesting Georgia is a great success story, most Georgians live in poverty.
14/12/2018
Opinion | Georgia’s pension reforms do nothing for most Georgians
Despite the good intentions of the government, Georgia’s pension reforms are doomed to failure.
Opinion | Georgia’s pension reforms do nothing for most Georgians
By Tornike ChivadzeDespite the good intentions of the government, Georgia’s pension reforms are doomed to failure.