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.
22/09/2022
Opinion | Georgia must continue to welcome those fleeing Russian repression
The US Ambassador to Georgia, Kelly Degnan, argues that Georgia must continue to welcome those seeking refuge from Russian repression, and that it is now critical to redouble support for Ukraine.
Opinion | Georgia must continue to welcome those fleeing Russian repression
By Kelly DegnanThe US Ambassador to Georgia, Kelly Degnan, argues that Georgia must continue to welcome those seeking refuge from Russian repression, and that it is now critical to redouble support for Ukraine.
14/09/2022
Opinion | The war never ended; the peace process never existed
There can be no lasting peace with Armenians until Azerbaijanis reject violent nationalism.
Opinion | The war never ended; the peace process never existed
By Bahruz SamadovThere can be no lasting peace with Armenians until Azerbaijanis reject violent nationalism.
9/09/2022
Opinion | Local voices were ignored in the auctioning of Racha's forests
Residents of Racha discovered that forests covering almost a third of their region had been auctioned off to a private owner only after the deal had been closed.
Opinion | Local voices were ignored in the auctioning of Racha's forests
By Salome KobalavaResidents of Racha discovered that forests covering almost a third of their region had been auctioned off to a private owner only after the deal had been closed.
18/08/2022
Opinion | Women with disabilities have the same right to a private life as anyone else
In Georgia, the social stigmas around disabilities combine with patriarchal attitudes in destructive ways.
Opinion | Women with disabilities have the same right to a private life as anyone else
By Esma GumberidzeIn Georgia, the social stigmas around disabilities combine with patriarchal attitudes in destructive ways.
11/08/2022
Opinion | Who benefits from dragging out the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict?
With sporadic violence being met by a constant stream of mutual recriminations, peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan can seem like a murky prospect.
Opinion | Who benefits from dragging out the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict?
By Bashir KitachayevWith sporadic violence being met by a constant stream of mutual recriminations, peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan can seem like a murky prospect.
20/06/2022
Opinion | High stakes for Armenian democracy in rights defender’s trial
If Sashik Sultanyan is found guilty of ‘inciting ethnic hatred’, the work of all human rights defenders in the country will be imperilled.
Opinion | High stakes for Armenian democracy in rights defender’s trial
By Anahit ChilingaryanIf Sashik Sultanyan is found guilty of ‘inciting ethnic hatred’, the work of all human rights defenders in the country will be imperilled.
12/05/2022
Opinion | The world has woken up to the Russian terror that the Chechens know only too well
Russia’s wars against Chechnya have provided the blueprint for its brutal invasion of Ukraine.
Opinion | The world has woken up to the Russian terror that the Chechens know only too well
By Anzor MaskhadovRussia’s wars against Chechnya have provided the blueprint for its brutal invasion of Ukraine.
13/04/2022
Opinion | The silent victims of war
In post-war Azerbaijan, the wives and widows of soldiers are revered only as long as they remain unquestioning.
Opinion | The silent victims of war
By Narmin ShahmarzadeIn post-war Azerbaijan, the wives and widows of soldiers are revered only as long as they remain unquestioning.