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Opinion | What’s the point of Azerbaijan’s National Press Day?

When it comes to press freedoms, there’s not much to celebrate, argues Catherine Pilishvili from Human Rights Watch.

Opinion | What’s the point of Azerbaijan’s National Press Day?

By Catherine Pilishvili

When it comes to press freedoms, there’s not much to celebrate, argues Catherine Pilishvili from Human Rights Watch.

18/06/2019

17/06/2019

Opinion | Tbilisi Pride is a test for Georgia’s democracy

Politicians need to make a choice — go in the direction of Russia where queer rights mean nothing, or whether build a true western democracy.

Opinion | Tbilisi Pride is a test for Georgia’s democracy

By Giorgi Tabagari

Politicians need to make a choice — go in the direction of Russia where queer rights mean nothing, or whether build a true western democracy.

17/05/2019

Opinion | Queer rights are being weaponised by Armenia’s counter-revolutionaries

In a last-ditch attempt to regain support, Armenia’s corrupt former ruling class have joined with an odious crew of far-right and homophobic forces.

Opinion | Queer rights are being weaponised by Armenia’s counter-revolutionaries

By Anna Zhamakochyan

In a last-ditch attempt to regain support, Armenia’s corrupt former ruling class have joined with an odious crew of far-right and homophobic forces.

2/05/2019

Opinion | A suicide that shook Azerbaijan

Despite outrage at the handling of a teen’s suicide, it is yet to be seen if real changes will be made to tackle the roots of the problem.

Opinion | A suicide that shook Azerbaijan

By Arzu Geybulla

Despite outrage at the handling of a teen’s suicide, it is yet to be seen if real changes will be made to tackle the roots of the problem.

18/04/2019

Opinion | In Russia, calling yourself a Circassian is always a political stance

As Russia’s 2020 census approaches, a campaign for Circassians to label themselves as Circassians has breathed new life into the nationalist movement.

Opinion | In Russia, calling yourself a Circassian is always a political stance

By Andzor Kabard

As Russia’s 2020 census approaches, a campaign for Circassians to label themselves as Circassians has breathed new life into the nationalist movement.

Opinion | Ivanishvili clings to a frayed political brand while facing a new kind of opposition

The ruling party is still strong but it is also close to losing the basis of its political identity — ‘restoring justice’ in Georgia

Opinion | Ivanishvili clings to a frayed political brand while facing a new kind of opposition

By Shota Kincha

The ruling party is still strong but it is also close to losing the basis of its political identity — ‘restoring justice’ in Georgia

14/03/2019

Opinion | Everything that makes Tbilisi ‘exciting’ is just a façade  

The social injustice and poverty generated by Georgia’s capitalist transformation is disguised in the capital by a façade of development.

Opinion | Everything that makes Tbilisi ‘exciting’ is just a façade  

By Bakar Berekashvili

The social injustice and poverty generated by Georgia’s capitalist transformation is disguised in the capital by a façade of development.

8/03/2019

Opinion | It’s time for North Caucasian men to stop trying to put women ‘in their place’

Tradition and religion need not preclude an active role for women in society.

Opinion | It’s time for North Caucasian men to stop trying to put women ‘in their place’

By Lidiya Mikhalchenko

Tradition and religion need not preclude an active role for women in society.

5/03/2019

Opinion | Pashinyan’s neoliberal reforms risk undermining the values of the revolution

Armenia’s economic reforms should address the needs and expectations of the people who made the Velvet Revolution possible.

Opinion | Pashinyan’s neoliberal reforms risk undermining the values of the revolution

By Samson Martirosyan

Armenia’s economic reforms should address the needs and expectations of the people who made the Velvet Revolution possible.