Georgian Tourism Struggles to Recover
Once a key economic driver, the sector has been hard hit by Covid-19 and political turbulence.
Once a key economic driver, the sector has been hard hit by Covid-19 and political turbulence.
It will be near-impossible to fulfil EU-mandated obligations without a paradigm shift in how the ruling party views its role and place in the country’s history.
Desperate civilians are taking any opportunity to leave, cramming into private cars or extortionate fees to get through checkpoints.
Survivor describes heavy bombing, food shortages and intense loneliness of the siege.
Even a decade later, Tbilisi and its allies can strengthen their deterrence and resilience.
Failed comeback by leading opposition politician Rasul Guliyev ends with several government ministers sacked.
Changes to laws on religion and the media will give government prosecutors new powers of censorship.
Conciliatory gestures unlikely to lead to swift improvement in relations.
Poor media literacy allows pro-Kremlin narratives and political distortions to flourish
The sheer number of guns around contributes to continuing instability in the area where Uganda, Sudan and Congo meet.