Analysis of Russia's changing role in the South Caucasus and the contest for the region's future. We examine how Moscow projects its influence, how local conflicts and alliances evolve, and how the countries of the region navigate the pull between Russia and the West
Mass Imprisonment as a Tool of Authoritarian Rule
And Cracked Down on Pro-Western Dissent
In recent months, the context of the Armenian-Russian relationship has been dramatically transformed. After a sustained period of decline, the strategic partnership between the two countries has now reached its lowest point
For nearly three years already, the Day of the Russian Constitution has ceased to be a day that brings joy
The degree of Russian influence over Georgia depends largely upon the situation on Ukraine’s battlefield. As recent stages of the war have not gone well for Russia, its influence in the region has declined
Before I start describing Georgia as a country and a reform leader in its region - Georgia is, after all, a country recognized for its success on its path toward inclusion in the Euro- and Euro-Atlantic family - I would like to pose to readers of this material the question whether you personally believe that Georgia is an important country for the West or not?
2020 is promising to be the year of high importance and big decisions for Georgia. The country will have to decide whether it wants to move forward with…
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