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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?

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 Shubladze

The 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 Khoshtaria

Polls suggest support for democracy is on the decline in Georgia, but does support for democracy correlate to support for liberal values?