Russia Looms Large Over Armenian Elections
Security consequences of Karabakh war may reverse the country’s pro-Western drift.
18 Jun 21
Caucasus
Abkhazia Braced for Russian Property Boom
Proposed legislation in the breakaway republic would open up real estate sales to foreigners.
15 Jun 21
Armenia Extends Turkish Import Ban
Officials argue that that political and security issues trump any economic consequences.
10 Jun 21
Georgia: Amnesty Bill Causes Further Tensions
Activists decry blanket pardon for all those involved in June 2019 protests.
8 Jun 21
Border Tensions Signal Fresh Danger for Armenia and Azerbaijan
Moscow has offered to act as intermediary in delimitation efforts.
1 Jun 21
Activists Fight to Save Batumi's Historic Boulevard
Legal battle begins to stop controversial high-rise construction project in city's cultural district.
24 May 21
Fighting for Women’s Rights in Azerbaijan
Equality legislation is not matched by social attitudes – or state support.
19 May 21
Georgia: Media Freedom, Journalists’ Safety In Decline
Fears that official hostility may be fuelling dangers to independent journalism.
1 May 21
Local Media Struggles in Georgia’s Conflict Zones
Experts fear that the Covid-19 crisis may deal a fatal blow to some independent outlets.
1 May 21
Armenia Pursues “Astronomical” Fines for Defamation
Warnings that new legislation will have a chilling effect on independent media.
1 May 21
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