Caucasus

A view of Tbilisi, the capital and largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with around 1.2 million inhabitants. © Jan Kruger/Getty Images

Georgia: Political Choices Fuel Economic Fears

Amid rising rates of labour migration, some warn that a pivot away from Europe could gravely impact country’s economy.

23 Oct 24

People gather during a protest against the foreign agents law on May 13, 2024 in Tbilisi, Georgia. © Daro Sulakauri/Getty Images

Georgia: “I Want to Play a Part in This Process”

IWPR project manager explains why she is volunteering as an election observer in a vote seen as crucial to country’s democratic future.

22 Oct 24

Pros Europe demonstration in Tbilisi, Georgia, 28 April 2024. A banner reads "Yes to Europe, No to Russian Law". © Jelger Groeneveld/Flickr

Georgia’s Fateful Election

Government and opposition alike know these polls will have a huge influence on the country's future.

21 Oct 24

A massive rally on May 11 in protest of the Russian Law where according to different estimates 170-200 thousand people gathered for the European March. © Beka Bajelidze

What’s Behind Georgia’s “Foreign Agents” Law?

IWPR Caucasus director explains the background to the controversial legislation – and what may lie ahead.

16 May 24

Thousands of demonstrators opposing the bill on 'transparency of foreign influence' gather in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on May 11, 2024 in Tbilisi, Georgia. © Daro Sulakauri/Getty Images

Georgia: Anger Soars Over “Foreign Agents” Law

The new legislation leaves the country on the verge of civil confrontation and international isolation.

16 May 24

The Legacy of the Muhajirs

Award-winning documentary explores ancient traditions through historical records and personal testimony.

8 Apr 24

Lacking fossil fuels, Armenia imports natural gas and oil for most of its energy needs, largely from Russia. © Gazprom Armenia

Armenia’s Energy Security Faces Frosty Relations with Russia

Lacking fossil fuels, Armenia leans on Russian gas and oil for most of its needs.

18 Dec 23

Demonstrations started on 3rd of November and continued to grow and lasted days and nights until 23rd of November of 2003. © Irma Bajelidze

Rose Revolution Still Haunts Georgia

The political upheaval of 2003 was a seminal moment in the country’s history, but its legacy is up for debate.

23 Nov 23

The International Criminal Court building in The Hague.

Armenia Joins ICC, Angers Moscow

The move has widened the rift with the Kremlin, but Yerevan stated that its motivation was its national security vis-à-vis Azerbaijan.

13 Nov 23

Karine (not her real name) was 15 when she realised that the male body she was born into was not hers. She moved from the rural community she grew up in to the capital Yerevan to be free to be herself. Unlinke many people in her community she was able to find a stable job as a hairdresser and manicurist. © Anahit Zakaryan

Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community

Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.