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
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
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
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
Kutaisi Airport: Georgian migrants' gateway to Europe It's the cheapest exit from Georgia by air and the main escape hatch for the citizens of an emptying nation. Giorgi Lomsadze Feb 15, 2024
Stalin in the Church The Soviet dictator "appeared" in Georgia's main church on Christmas, causing sound and fury. Giorgi Lomsadze Jan 10, 2024