Georgia: As protests rock Tbilisi, prime minister claims silent majority backs ‘foreign agents’ bill Government determined to press ahead with legislation seemingly at any cost. May 13, 2024
Georgia: Old political patterns of intimidation and violence repeating themselves Government critics receiving menacing phone calls. Brawley Benson May 10, 2024
ADB faces some heat at Tbilisi meeting over its development policies Non-profit experts contend that lax standards undermine the bank’s goals. May 6, 2024
Perspectives: It is time for Georgia’s citizens to decide “The transformation of Georgian Dream into a party dedicated to the eradication of multiplicity and tolerance is complete” Stephen F. Jones May 3, 2024
Georgia: Church joining state in pushing for foreign agents bill Orthodox Church leadership providing important backing for government. May 2, 2024
Georgia: Draft law would negate 30-plus years of work to promote rule of law – activists Many of those potentially impacted by foreign agents legislation say they won’t comply. Brawley Benson Apr 29, 2024
Perspectives: Georgian Dream’s doublethink may backfire in Tbilisi An awakening of youth activism poses a challenge for the government. Giorgi Revishvili Apr 26, 2024
Georgia: Entrepreneurs starry-eyed over EU accession prospects, fear government is botching bid Many see EU membership as the only path to economic stability. Brawley Benson Apr 24, 2024
Growth rates set to slow in Caucasus and Central Asia – World Bank Regional economies experiencing “multiple headwinds.” Brawley Benson Apr 22, 2024
Caucasus: Transit trade ambitions compound challenges of containing pollution Will rising prosperity have life-expectancy downside? Brawley Benson Apr 16, 2024
Russian-style authoritarianism making gains in the Caucasus – rights watchdog Georgia on road to creating “semi-consolidated authoritarian regime.” Apr 12, 2024
Turkey strives to cement position as key cog in East-West trade MoU with Azerbaijan, Georgia gives boost to Middle Corridor. Apr 9, 2024
Perspectives: Unpacking the Georgian government’s understanding of “pseudo-liberal ideology” Georgian Dream co-opting far-right ideas. Tamta Gelashvili Apr 8, 2024
Perspectives: Iran adapting to altered geopolitical landscape in South Caucasus The Israel factor looms large for Tehran. Eldar Mamedov Apr 4, 2024
Georgia: Government throws caution to the wind, reintroduces foreign agents bill A showdown looms with EU accession hopes at stake. Brawley Benson Apr 3, 2024
Georgia: Politics and sports aren’t mixing well Georgians just want to celebrate on-field success. Brawley Benson Apr 1, 2024
Baku-Tbilisi rail route gets a facelift Moderization enabling five-fold increase in EU-bound freight. Mar 22, 2024
The risk of more conflict is a top concern in the Caucasus – report Georgians worry Putin might go nuclear. Mar 20, 2024
Russia waging effective information campaign in the Caucasus – report Casting the US and EU as agents of instability. Mar 6, 2024
Georgia: Amid tension with the West, Tbilisi makes it easier for Georgians to head East Visa-free travel to China an outgrowth of budding ‘strategic partnership.’ Feb 29, 2024
Georgia: Government all talk, little action on promoting EU values – rights activists Officials refuse to classify LGBTQ festival-goers as victims of right-wing violence. Brawley Benson Feb 28, 2024
Caucasus: The credit outlook for the region is generally good – ratings agency Geopolitics could cause sudden changes in fiscal conditions. Feb 27, 2024
Georgia: Church plus cyanide equals intrigue Poisoning incidents point to behind-the-scenes manoeuvring in the nation’s most trusted institution. Giorgi Lomsadze Feb 23, 2024
