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Preliminary results give Georgian Dream commanding lead
With results counted from 69% of polling stations at 10:00, Georgian Dream lead with 49% of the vote.
Preliminary results give Georgian Dream commanding lead
With results counted from 69% of polling stations at 10:00, Georgian Dream lead with 49% of the vote.
Live updates: Exit polls give strong lead to Georgian Dream
Changes to the electoral system have bolstered opposition hopes of denying Georgian Dream a historic third term.
Live updates: Exit polls give strong lead to Georgian Dream
Changes to the electoral system have bolstered opposition hopes of denying Georgian Dream a historic third term.
Datablog | Is Georgia really polarised?
People frequently cite political polarisation as a major problem for Georgian democracy, but is this really the case?
Datablog | Is Georgia really polarised?
By The Caucasus DatablogPeople frequently cite political polarisation as a major problem for Georgian democracy, but is this really the case?
Analysis | Support for democracy increased in Georgia during COVID-19, but what does that mean?
The COVID-19 outbreak generated speculation about whether support for democracy would decline during the crisis.
Analysis | Support for democracy increased in Georgia during COVID-19, but what does that mean?
By Rati ShubladzeThe COVID-19 outbreak generated speculation about whether support for democracy would decline during the crisis.
Caucasus governments remain silent on Belarus crackdown
Several leaders from the Caucasus courted controversy by being among only a handful of world leaders to congratulate the Belarusian President.
Caucasus governments remain silent on Belarus crackdown
Several leaders from the Caucasus courted controversy by being among only a handful of world leaders to congratulate the Belarusian President.
Analysis | There is a gap between support for democracy and liberal values in Georgia
Polls suggest support for democracy is on the decline in Georgia, but does support for democracy correlate to support for liberal values?
Analysis | There is a gap between support for democracy and liberal values in Georgia
By Tamar KhoshtariaPolls suggest support for democracy is on the decline in Georgia, but does support for democracy correlate to support for liberal values?
Opinion | You can’t counter disinformation without strong media
We’re stuck in a vicious circle of democracy degradation — and the role of the media in solving this tangle is often misunderstood.
Opinion | You can’t counter disinformation without strong media
By Dominik K CagaraWe’re stuck in a vicious circle of democracy degradation — and the role of the media in solving this tangle is often misunderstood.
Azerbaijani feminist local councillor ‘publicly shamed’ after reporting on corruption
Personal pictures of Vafa Naghi were hung in public places around her village, allegedly for her criticism of the municipality chair.
Azerbaijani feminist local councillor ‘publicly shamed’ after reporting on corruption
Personal pictures of Vafa Naghi were hung in public places around her village, allegedly for her criticism of the municipality chair.
Six more opposition activists arrested in Azerbaijan
The six were the latest in a series of arrests of opposition activists since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Six more opposition activists arrested in Azerbaijan
The six were the latest in a series of arrests of opposition activists since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Azerbaijan cancels election results for ‘at least 4 constituencies’ due to electoral fraud
Azerbaijan’s Central Election Committee announced it was investigating 17 other seats over images of electoral fraud posted online.
Azerbaijan cancels election results for ‘at least 4 constituencies’ due to electoral fraud
Azerbaijan’s Central Election Committee announced it was investigating 17 other seats over images of electoral fraud posted online.