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.
8/09/2018
Opinion | Kashia doesn’t need support, queer people do
After abuse over his rainbow armband, Guram Kashia received an outpouring of support. Now it’s time for queer people to receive the same support.
Opinion | Kashia doesn’t need support, queer people do
By Dato ParulavaAfter abuse over his rainbow armband, Guram Kashia received an outpouring of support. Now it’s time for queer people to receive the same support.
13/08/2018
Opinion | Labelling Georgia’s far right ‘pro-Russian’ is reductionist and counterproductive
Georgia’s liberals consistently label neo-nationalist forces ‘pro-Russian’ — while ignoring the underlying social and economic roots of the problem.
Opinion | Labelling Georgia’s far right ‘pro-Russian’ is reductionist and counterproductive
By Shota KinchaGeorgia’s liberals consistently label neo-nationalist forces ‘pro-Russian’ — while ignoring the underlying social and economic roots of the problem.