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Analysis | There is a gap between support for democracy and liberal values in Georgia
Polls suggest support for democracy is on the decline in Georgia, but does support for democracy correlate to support for liberal values?
Analysis | There is a gap between support for democracy and liberal values in Georgia
By Tamar KhoshtariaPolls suggest support for democracy is on the decline in Georgia, but does support for democracy correlate to support for liberal values?
Opinion | You can’t counter disinformation without strong media
We’re stuck in a vicious circle of democracy degradation — and the role of the media in solving this tangle is often misunderstood.
Opinion | You can’t counter disinformation without strong media
By Dominik K CagaraWe’re stuck in a vicious circle of democracy degradation — and the role of the media in solving this tangle is often misunderstood.
Azerbaijani feminist local councillor ‘publicly shamed’ after reporting on corruption
Personal pictures of Vafa Naghi were hung in public places around her village, allegedly for her criticism of the municipality chair.
Azerbaijani feminist local councillor ‘publicly shamed’ after reporting on corruption
Personal pictures of Vafa Naghi were hung in public places around her village, allegedly for her criticism of the municipality chair.
Six more opposition activists arrested in Azerbaijan
The six were the latest in a series of arrests of opposition activists since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Six more opposition activists arrested in Azerbaijan
The six were the latest in a series of arrests of opposition activists since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Azerbaijan cancels election results for ‘at least 4 constituencies’ due to electoral fraud
Azerbaijan’s Central Election Committee announced it was investigating 17 other seats over images of electoral fraud posted online.
Azerbaijan cancels election results for ‘at least 4 constituencies’ due to electoral fraud
Azerbaijan’s Central Election Committee announced it was investigating 17 other seats over images of electoral fraud posted online.
Opinion | This election was our first ‘OK boomer’ to Azerbaijan’s political order
From boredom and camaraderie to confrontations with carousel voters, this was my experience as an observer in Azerbaijan’s recent election.
Opinion | This election was our first ‘OK boomer’ to Azerbaijan’s political order
By Javid AghaFrom boredom and camaraderie to confrontations with carousel voters, this was my experience as an observer in Azerbaijan’s recent election.
Preliminary results show almost no change in Azerbaijan parliament
Journalists and local observers published footage of dozens of violations during the poll and many reported being attacked.
Preliminary results show almost no change in Azerbaijan parliament
Journalists and local observers published footage of dozens of violations during the poll and many reported being attacked.
Journalists and observers ‘attacked’ in Azerbaijani parliament elections
There have been widespread reports of other serious violations including ballot-box stuffing and carousel voting.
Journalists and observers ‘attacked’ in Azerbaijani parliament elections
There have been widespread reports of other serious violations including ballot-box stuffing and carousel voting.
Opinion | We cannot build democracy in a country of family dictatorships
The recent domestic violence scandal involving the Popular Front Party has revealed a dark side of Azerbaijan’s opposition.
Opinion | We cannot build democracy in a country of family dictatorships
By Javid AghaThe recent domestic violence scandal involving the Popular Front Party has revealed a dark side of Azerbaijan’s opposition.
Azerbaijan: a hostile environment for genuine opposition parties
Some fear that suppressing the genuine opposition will lead to more radical forms of activism, which could be damaging for the state as a whole.
Azerbaijan: a hostile environment for genuine opposition parties
By Kamran MahmudovSome fear that suppressing the genuine opposition will lead to more radical forms of activism, which could be damaging for the state as a whole.