The Georgian Orthodox Church
After Ilia II’s death, what’s next for the Georgian Orthodox Church?
The Georgian Orthodox Church faces a vacant patriarchal throne, raising urgent questions about succession and change.
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Armenia
Is Armenia’s ‘strategic brand’ of democracy at risk?
With critics alleging democracy in Armenia is under attack, is its status as the country’s strategic brand coming to an end?
Georgia’s EU U-turn
What to know about Georgia’s ‘most dangerous’ legislation yet
Georgian Dream’s latest legislative amendments have deepened fears over the ruling party tightening its grip on power.
Nikol Pashinyan
Explainer | How Pashinyan is working to topple Catholicos Karekin II
As parliamentary elections grow nearer, tensions between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the Armenian Apostolic Church continue to build.
2026 Iran War
Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia tread carefully as Iran conflict explodes
The three countries of the South Caucasus have remained on the sidelines amidst the US–Israeli attack on Iran.
Georgia
Explainer | What foreign nationals need to know about Georgia’s new labour laws
From 1 March, new rules for employing foreign nationals will begin, affecting both self-employed individuals and those on employment contracts.
Georgia
Is Tbilisi’s stubborn support of Imedi and POSTV a sign of more sanctions to come?
Georgia’s government has openly sided with media sanctioned by the UK over Russian disinformation. Could this be a sign of more sanctions to come?
