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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 Media

Bidzina 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 Agha

Azerbaijan’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 Vize

It’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 Samadov

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.

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 Media

Despite 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 Nikuradze

Having 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 Cenusa

As Moscow turns on Pashinyan, the EU should step up its support for Armenia’s fledgling democracy.

14/07/2023

Opinion | Georgia’s labour oversight body has backtracked on transparency

A move to hide employers’ names from public access threatens the much-needed protection of labour rights in Georgia. 

Opinion | Georgia’s labour oversight body has backtracked on transparency

By Giorgi Gogia

A move to hide employers’ names from public access threatens the much-needed protection of labour rights in Georgia. 

26/06/2023

Opinion | The Ingush are leaving Russia

A Russian collapse following their defeat in Ukraine is inevitable, and when it comes, the Ingush are ready to forge their own future.

Opinion | The Ingush are leaving Russia

By Magomed Torijev

A Russian collapse following their defeat in Ukraine is inevitable, and when it comes, the Ingush are ready to forge their own future.

16/05/2023

Opinion | First they came for the Muslims, and we did not speak out…

The silence among Azerbaijani activists and the international community over the mass arrest of religious Muslims in Azerbaijan is a disgrace.

Opinion | First they came for the Muslims, and we did not speak out…

By Samad Shikhi

The silence among Azerbaijani activists and the international community over the mass arrest of religious Muslims in Azerbaijan is a disgrace.