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UK Embassy cancels queer event after moderator calls Azerbaijan a dictatorship

Maksym Eristavi had argued that the Azerbaijani Government’s actions had worsened queer rights in the country.

UK Embassy cancels queer event after moderator calls Azerbaijan a dictatorship

Maksym Eristavi had argued that the Azerbaijani Government’s actions had worsened queer rights in the country.

Would a return to a presidential system solve Armenia's problems?

Nikol Pashinyan has floated the idea of reverting the country to a semi-presidential system, critics say the move would not address the country’s deeper problems.

Would a return to a presidential system solve Armenia's problems?

By Ani Avetisyan

Nikol Pashinyan has floated the idea of reverting the country to a semi-presidential system, critics say the move would not address the country’s deeper problems.

Opinion | Georgian democracy on life support

A democratic deficit risks Georgia descending into autocratic rule and beginning to reproduce the worst elements of it’s northern neighbour.

Opinion | Georgian democracy on life support

By Shota Kincha

A democratic deficit risks Georgia descending into autocratic rule and beginning to reproduce the worst elements of it’s northern neighbour.

America is Azerbaijan! — the Caucasus reacts to electoral violence in Washington

The Caucasus is no stranger to the storming of government buildings.

America is Azerbaijan! — the Caucasus reacts to electoral violence in Washington

The Caucasus is no stranger to the storming of government buildings.

Datablog | Political campaigning in Georgia: informing or mobilising?

Campaigning is believed to both mobilise voters to actually go out to vote as well as win over voters, but which is most relevant in Georgia. 

Datablog | Political campaigning in Georgia: informing or mobilising?

By Dustin Gilbreath

Campaigning is believed to both mobilise voters to actually go out to vote as well as win over voters, but which is most relevant in Georgia. 

Georgian opposition pledges unity in boycotting new parliament

All eight opposition parties that gained seats in Saturday’s parliamentary elections have vowed to join the boycott.

Georgian opposition pledges unity in boycotting new parliament

All eight opposition parties that gained seats in Saturday’s parliamentary elections have vowed to join the boycott.

Georgian opposition refuse to recognise election 

Preliminary results from the election gave Georgian Dream a strong lead.

Georgian opposition refuse to recognise election 

Preliminary results from the election gave Georgian Dream a strong lead.

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 Datablog

People frequently cite political polarisation as a major problem for Georgian democracy, but is this really the case?