Georgia Faces More Disappointment in its European Dream
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.
25 Jun 22
Opposition
Armenians Protest Against Government Shift on Karabakh
Anger over potential plans to drop the decades’ long demand for territory’s independence.
3 May 22
Ukraine Fails to Come to Saakashvili’s Defence
Experts say that internal politics and a lack of strong reaction from the West have weakened response to ex head-of-state’s arrest.
9 Nov 21
Ukraine-Belarus Relations Head Towards Fresh Crisis
Murder investigation could finally lead to the imposition of sanctions against Minsk.
31 Aug 21
Sanctions Mount on Belarus
Fallout from dissident journalist’s detention marks a turning point for Lukashenko’s regime.
16 Jun 21
Fears Grow Among Belarusian Diaspora After Arrest
Calls for further sanctions as well as heightened protection for pro-democracy campaigners.
28 May 21
Pressure Steps Up Over Belarus “Hijack”
Journalist’s arrest puts protest movement back on international agenda.
26 May 21
Can EU Mediation Solve Georgia’s Political Crisis?
Latest intervention wins promises of talks, but no sign of possible compromise.
9 Mar 21
Georgia’s Political Crisis Intensifies
Detention of opposition leader sparks new protests.
23 Feb 21
Tajikistan Jails 80-Year-Old for Extremism
Lengthy prison term handed to elderly man described as political persecution.
5 Feb 21
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