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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.

27/02/2023

Editorial | Only decisive action can save Georgia’s democracy

Georgia’s foreign agent law could spell the beginning of the end for Georgia’s experiment with democracy — unless decisive action is taken.

Editorial | Only decisive action can save Georgia’s democracy

By OC Media

Georgia’s foreign agent law could spell the beginning of the end for Georgia’s experiment with democracy — unless decisive action is taken.

17/06/2022

Editorial | Georgia squanders a historic chance

Unless there is change in Georgia, it is unlikely that the EU’s rejection of the country will be reversed.

Editorial | Georgia squanders a historic chance

By OC Media

Unless there is change in Georgia, it is unlikely that the EU’s rejection of the country will be reversed.

24/02/2022

Editorial | Russia’s imperialist invasion of Ukraine

Russia’s invasion is a resurgence of an ideology that should have been left in the dustbin of history;  for the Caucasus, this is a profound threat.

Editorial | Russia’s imperialist invasion of Ukraine

By OC Media

Russia’s invasion is a resurgence of an ideology that should have been left in the dustbin of history;  for the Caucasus, this is a profound threat.

6/07/2021

Editorial | A state-sanctioned attack on Georgia’s free press

While religious and far-right violence is a cause for concern, the legitimisation of such violence by the Georgian Government is more dangerous still.

Editorial | A state-sanctioned attack on Georgia’s free press

By OC Media

While religious and far-right violence is a cause for concern, the legitimisation of such violence by the Georgian Government is more dangerous still.

6/03/2020

Editorial | The Georgian government’s year-long venture to tame Adjara TV is about to succeed

After a barrage of criticism from the government and a series of firings and ‘reorganisations’ — the broadcaster’s neutrality is under serious threat.

Editorial | The Georgian government’s year-long venture to tame Adjara TV is about to succeed

By OC Media

After a barrage of criticism from the government and a series of firings and ‘reorganisations’ — the broadcaster’s neutrality is under serious threat.

17/12/2019

Editorial | Georgian Dream’s seven ‘bloody years’

Georgian Dream swept to power in 2012 on the promise of ending police violence, which they labelled the UNM’s ‘nine bloody years’. They have failed.

Editorial | Georgian Dream’s seven ‘bloody years’

By OC Media

Georgian Dream swept to power in 2012 on the promise of ending police violence, which they labelled the UNM’s ‘nine bloody years’. They have failed.

11/06/2019

Editorial | I/We are Golunov, and Geriyev, and Kochesoko…

The arrest of Meduza journalist Ivan Golunov mirrors the treatment of government critics in the North Caucasus.

Editorial | I/We are Golunov, and Geriyev, and Kochesoko…

By OC Media

The arrest of Meduza journalist Ivan Golunov mirrors the treatment of government critics in the North Caucasus.

22/04/2019

Editorial | Georgia’s show of force in Pankisi was reckless and irresponsible

The government needs to prioritise a more participatory approach to regional development.

Editorial | Georgia’s show of force in Pankisi was reckless and irresponsible

By OC Media

The government needs to prioritise a more participatory approach to regional development.

14/06/2018

Editorial | Ivanishvili should either step up or move on

The PM’s resignation over disagreements with Bidzina Ivanishvili highlights a lack of transparency and accountability in Georgia’s leadership.

Editorial | Ivanishvili should either step up or move on

By OC Media

The PM’s resignation over disagreements with Bidzina Ivanishvili highlights a lack of transparency and accountability in Georgia’s leadership.