Artificial intelligence poses a “serious threat” to Internet freedom – report AI can facilitate an expansion of the surveillance state. Brawley Benson Oct 16, 2023
Perspectives | Georgia: Withering Ossetian cultural presence bears a hidden political price The number of Ossetians in Georgian-controlled territory is dwindling, and those that remain are on the brink of assimilation. Alex Mutnansky Oct 11, 2023
Georgia: Youth activist group undaunted by government intimidation tactics The Franklin Club has resumed its lecture series, and in the coming months, it aims to launch a public outreach campaign and voter registration drive. Brawley Benson Oct 5, 2023
Georgia: Government targets youth group named after Benjamin Franklin “They try to silence opposing voices” Brawley Benson Oct 4, 2023
Georgia wary of Russia bearing gifts Pushing ahead with its charm offensive on Tbilisi, Moscow offers free education to Georgians. Giorgi Lomsadze Oct 2, 2023
Changes in pension scheme leave Georgians worried about their savings There is a persistent distrust towards long-term saving schemes in Georgia, tracing back to post-Soviet financial shocks. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 25, 2023
Georgia and Armenia are complicated havens for Russian LGBTQ émigrés Many are looking to move on. Andrea Palasciano Aug 18, 2023
Perspectives: “We have common traumas, but no common memory” Decolonization activism is on the rise in what Russia considers its traditional backyard Barbara von Ow-Freytag Aug 16, 2023
Georgia: Government faces scrutiny over disaster response Death toll rises to at least 25 from mudslide; critics say authorities could have done more to keep the casualty count lower. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 14, 2023
Turkmenistan: Net loss Internet blockages not about censorship but money, regional trade dialogue, and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 1, 2023
Georgian culture trying to cancel its minister Many of Georgia's cultural figures are convinced that Tsulukiani is on a mission to force loyalty to the government across various areas of arts and culture. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 28, 2023
Perspectives: The Wikipedia browsing habits of South Caucasians Georgians take a strong interest in their distant regal past, Armenia favours poets, and Azerbaijan is firmly focused on a nationalist narrative. Hans Gutbrod Jul 28, 2023
Anti-gay violence goes unpunished in Georgia, again The festival's organizers said the government acted in concert with the violent demonstrators to thwart the event. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 12, 2023
Pride Week marked in Georgia as government escalates homophobia Books and publishers have become the latest target in what's seen as a government-led homophobic campaign. Nini Gabritchidze Jul 7, 2023
Georgian culture vs. Georgian culture minister Filmmakers worry the reorganization of the Georgian National Film Center (GNFC) is essentially a purge of those not loyal to the government. Giorgi Lomsadze Jun 29, 2023