Abkhazia–Russia Relations
The carrot and the stick — the reality behind Russia’s attitudes towards Abkhazia
Russian grants appears to be little more than PR exercises, while pressure continues to mount against Abkhazia’s opposition figures.
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Ilia State University
Why Georgia’s most vocal university now faces the biggest cuts
Reforms that would slash Ilia State University’s student intake by 92% have sparked protests and raised concerns the cuts target a vocal critic.
Georgia–Iran Relations
Iranians find refuge in Georgia, despite murky ties with Tehran
While many Iranians view Georgia as a safe haven, the Georgian Dream-led government has its own complex relationship with the Iranian authorities.
Georgia
Monstrous costumes and cracking whips — the Georgian village preserving the spirit of Berikaoba
The centuries-old tradition of Berikaoba, a special masquerade to invoke spring, is now only found in a few villages in western Kakheti.
Cinema
Georgia’s cinema paradox — acclaimed abroad, yet struggling at home
Georgian films are failing to reach local audiences, largely due to weak infrastructure, monopolies, political pressure, and limited distribution.
Chechens in Europe
‘A personal catastrophe’ — Roza Dunaeva on Europe’s deportation of Chechens
Roza Dunaeva, a representative of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria in Austria, has spent years highlighting the cases of Chechens deported to Russia.
Bahruz Samadov
‘Inspiring acts of solidarity’ — Bahruz Samadov pens open letter to Slavoj Žižek
In a letter shared from prison, Azerbaijani researcher and OC Media contributor Bahruz Samadov speaks about philosophy and the hypocrisy of the Aliyev regime.
