Caucasus

A street in Sukhumi, Abkhazia. © Marco Fieber/ostblog.org

What Next for Abkhazia?

As the territory prepares to elect its sixth de facto leader, Moscow’s influence looms as large as ever.

14 Feb 25

Demonstrators clash with police officers during a protest outside the parliament on November 29, 2024 in Tbilisi, Georgia. © Daro Sulakauri/Getty Images

Democracy in Eastern Europe Faces Another Crisis

Protesters in Georgia are trying to stem Putin’s growing influence in the region.

11 Feb 25

Police stand to block the entrance to the parliament during a protest over the results of last month's parliamentary election in Tbilisi, Georgia. © Daro Sulakauri/Getty Images

Georgia: “We Have Until March”

Opposition politician lays out critical dangers to country's European future.

19 Dec 24

Demonstrators helping each other with effects from tear gas during a protest outside the parliament on November 29, 2024 in Tbilisi, Georgia. © Daro Sulakauri/Getty Images

When the Georgian Dream Blinked

As protests continue, the ruling party’s consolidation of control continues at a rapid pace.

19 Dec 24

Georgia’s Violent Crackdown on Journalists

Media workers covering the ongoing protests report being directly targeted amid extreme brutality.

11 Dec 24

Demonstrators shoot fireworks at the police officers during a protest outside the parliament on November 29, 2024 in Tbilisi, Georgia. © Daro Sulakauri/Getty Images

Georgia: “This is Our Last Chance to Fight for a European Future”

Young activist describes “anger and hope” of the nightly demonstrations in central Tbilisi.

10 Dec 24

A large demonstration held on October 28 in front of Georgia's parliament where four opposition parties called for a repeat election, accusing Georgian Dream of election fraud. © IWPR

Election Psyops and the Assault on Democracy

Moldova and Georgia's elections reveal citizens' choices amid malign influence operations.

15 Nov 24

A large demonstration held on October 28 in front of Georgia's parliament where four opposition parties called for a repeat election, accusing Georgian Dream of election fraud. © IWPR

Georgia’s Post-Election Perils

Protests continue against validity of electoral win that risks diverting country’s pro-European path.

14 Nov 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 at the Crossroads

Georgia poised between a European path and Russian alignment.

25 Oct 24

Marchers wave rainbow flags and carry colourful banners at a Pride parade celebrating LGBTQ+ equality and visibility. © Mercedes Mehling/Unsplash

Georgia’s LGBT Community Faces Stark Choices

Many fear that they will be forced to choose between asylum or emigration if Georgian Dream wins election.

24 Oct 24

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