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.
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 GogiaA 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 TorijevA 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 ShikhiThe silence among Azerbaijani activists and the international community over the mass arrest of religious Muslims in Azerbaijan is a disgrace.
9/05/2023
Opinion | Azerbaijan cannot be allowed to normalise its Lachin checkpoint
As long as a checkpoint remains on the Lachin Corridor, the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh can not safely travel in and out of the region.
Opinion | Azerbaijan cannot be allowed to normalise its Lachin checkpoint
By Tigran GrigoryanAs long as a checkpoint remains on the Lachin Corridor, the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh can not safely travel in and out of the region.
24/03/2023
Opinion | Azerbaijan needs an alternative to nationalist militarism
Civil society must step up and propose a progressive alternative to Baku’s rule — one that challenges the nationalist militarism at its core.
Opinion | Azerbaijan needs an alternative to nationalist militarism
By Bahruz SamadovCivil society must step up and propose a progressive alternative to Baku’s rule — one that challenges the nationalist militarism at its core.
1/03/2023
Opinion | Greenwashing a blockade
It is clear that the ‘eco-protesters’ blocking the Lachin Corridor were put there by Baku.
Opinion | Greenwashing a blockade
By Bashir KitachayevIt is clear that the ‘eco-protesters’ blocking the Lachin Corridor were put there by Baku.
10/10/2022
Opinion | Russia’s shifting interests are leaving Armenia out to dry
Russia is reneging on its long-term alliance with Armenia, in favour of closer ties with Azerbaijan and Turkey
Opinion | Russia’s shifting interests are leaving Armenia out to dry
By Tigran GrigoryanRussia is reneging on its long-term alliance with Armenia, in favour of closer ties with Azerbaijan and Turkey
23/09/2022
Opinion | Armenia’s old allies have failed it, new ones have yet to appear
Yerevan’s long-running alliance with Moscow has become increasingly meaningless, but it is unclear what alternatives are available to Armenia.
Opinion | Armenia’s old allies have failed it, new ones have yet to appear
By Ani AvetisyanYerevan’s long-running alliance with Moscow has become increasingly meaningless, but it is unclear what alternatives are available to Armenia.