Opinion | Only Moscow benefits from rising Tbilisi-Baku tensions
A recent flare-up of a long-standing border dispute between Georgia and Azerbaijan serves neither country’s interests and must be tamped down immediately.
Opinion | Only Moscow benefits from rising Tbilisi-Baku tensions
By Richard KauzlarichA recent flare-up of a long-standing border dispute between Georgia and Azerbaijan serves neither country’s interests and must be tamped down immediately.
22/07/2019
Opinion | What’s the point of Azerbaijan’s National Press Day?
When it comes to press freedoms, there’s not much to celebrate, argues Catherine Pilishvili from Human Rights Watch.
Opinion | What’s the point of Azerbaijan’s National Press Day?
By Catherine PilishviliWhen it comes to press freedoms, there’s not much to celebrate, argues Catherine Pilishvili from Human Rights Watch.
18/06/2019
Opinion | I’m queer and I’m against Tbilisi Pride. Here’s why
Tbilisi Pride will only make queer Georgians’ life harder.
Opinion | I’m queer and I’m against Tbilisi Pride. Here’s why
By Giorgi PtskialadzeTbilisi Pride will only make queer Georgians’ life harder.
17/06/2019
Opinion | Tbilisi Pride is a test for Georgia’s democracy
Politicians need to make a choice — go in the direction of Russia where queer rights mean nothing, or whether build a true western democracy.
Opinion | Tbilisi Pride is a test for Georgia’s democracy
By Giorgi TabagariPoliticians need to make a choice — go in the direction of Russia where queer rights mean nothing, or whether build a true western democracy.
17/05/2019
Opinion | Queer rights are being weaponised by Armenia’s counter-revolutionaries
In a last-ditch attempt to regain support, Armenia’s corrupt former ruling class have joined with an odious crew of far-right and homophobic forces.
Opinion | Queer rights are being weaponised by Armenia’s counter-revolutionaries
By Anna ZhamakochyanIn a last-ditch attempt to regain support, Armenia’s corrupt former ruling class have joined with an odious crew of far-right and homophobic forces.
2/05/2019
Opinion | A suicide that shook Azerbaijan
Despite outrage at the handling of a teen’s suicide, it is yet to be seen if real changes will be made to tackle the roots of the problem.
Opinion | A suicide that shook Azerbaijan
By Arzu GeybullaDespite outrage at the handling of a teen’s suicide, it is yet to be seen if real changes will be made to tackle the roots of the problem.
18/04/2019
Opinion | In Russia, calling yourself a Circassian is always a political stance
As Russia’s 2020 census approaches, a campaign for Circassians to label themselves as Circassians has breathed new life into the nationalist movement.
Opinion | In Russia, calling yourself a Circassian is always a political stance
By Andzor KabardAs Russia’s 2020 census approaches, a campaign for Circassians to label themselves as Circassians has breathed new life into the nationalist movement.
Opinion | Ivanishvili clings to a frayed political brand while facing a new kind of opposition
The ruling party is still strong but it is also close to losing the basis of its political identity — ‘restoring justice’ in Georgia
Opinion | Ivanishvili clings to a frayed political brand while facing a new kind of opposition
By Shota KinchaThe ruling party is still strong but it is also close to losing the basis of its political identity — ‘restoring justice’ in Georgia
14/03/2019
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.