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Opinion | Fighting on two fronts: Chechen activists in the West

Fighting a brutal regime in the North Caucasus, and ignorance in the West, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may offer Chechen activists an unexpected opportunity. 

Opinion | Fighting on two fronts: Chechen activists in the West

By Ayman Eckford

Fighting a brutal regime in the North Caucasus, and ignorance in the West, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may offer Chechen activists an unexpected opportunity. 

23/08/2024

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 Samadov

The 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 Beraia

Following 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 Khidasheli

The relationship has so far remained almost entirely one-sided, and in fact opens the country up to substantial new risks.

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.

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.