Georgian Dream
Opinion | How Georgian Dream uses the power of illusion to consolidate its autocracy
Behind the façade of democracy, Georgian Dream is constructing a consolidated authoritarian regime and police state.
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South Caucasus
Opinion | Solidarity without borders: For Bahruz, for Georgia, for all of us
The South Caucasus is standing at a crossroads — yet our struggles are connected and none of us can afford to stand alone.
Armenian Apostolic Church
Opinion | As the Church and government clash in Armenia, democracy falls victim
A bitter feud between state and church risks eroding public trust and weakening Armenia’s democratic institutions.
Iran–Israel conflict
Opinion | The Azerbaijani government will want no part in a war in Iran
As tensions between Iran and Israel escalate, Azerbaijan will likely be hoping the situation stabilises before it reaches its borders.
Armenia
Opinion | Armenia’s conscription reforms codify class division
By allowing the rich to skip military service, the government is undermining the principles of social justice and equality that brought them to power.
Mzia Amaghlobeli
Opinion | Mzia Amaghlobeli is a political prisoner
The authorities in Georgia go to extreme lengths to pursue opponents of the government, while giving tacit approval to those who attack such opponents.
Georgia’s EU U-turn
Opinion | Georgian civil society needs to prepare for the worst
As Georgian Dream flaunts its authoritarianism, civil society and its international backers need to dig in for a long fight.
