Features and Analysis

Azerbaijan

Euronews opens Baku bureau as local journalists say authorities see it as no ‘threat’

Azerbaijan

November 19, 2025

Azerbaijani independent journalists see this as a continuation of the authorities’ crackdown on independent media.

Ossetian man stranded on Russia–Georgia border

North Caucasus

Ossetian man spends six months in neutral zone between Georgia and Russia — how did he end up there?

North Caucasus

November 19, 2025

An Ossetian man, Alan Gatsoyev, who holds Tajik citizenship, has been living in his car on the Russia–Georgia border for six months.

Ruling party wins Vagharshapat elections

Armenia

Armenia’s municipal elections: 'Сatholicos fails to secure vote of confidence in Etchmiadzin'

Armenia

November 18, 2025

In the enlarged community of Vagharshapat, which includes Armenia’s spiritual capital, Etchmiadzin, the ruling party won the elections. This victory was significant for the authorities amid their conflict with the Catholicos.

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan: violations in cosmetic procedures and oversight issues

Azerbaijan

November 17, 2025

A study found that unlicensed individuals without medical qualifications were performing various aesthetic surgical procedures

Return of Karabakh Armenians: Balasanyan’s remarks, challenges and future outlook

Azerbaijan-Armenia

November 17, 2025

Vitaly Balasanyan expressed hope that Armenians who left Karabakh will one day return to their land. How realistic is this?

Deported at 14, returned at 17: story of Ukrainians taken by Russia

War in Ukraine

November 14, 2025

He is one of thousands of Ukrainian children deported to Russia by the occupying authorities.

'Only now do I understand what happened to me': human trafficking cases in Armenia

Armenia

November 08, 2025

In the past two years, Armenia has recorded nearly twice as many human trafficking cases. This report combines a personal story with an analysis based on local statistics and the US State Department’s findings.

'Don’t hug me, it hurts' - Georgian teacher-activist freed only after losing ability to walk

Protests in Georgia

October 29, 2025

Nino Datashvili spent four months in detention with a serious spinal condition. During this time, her health deteriorated to a critical state

Visit of Estonia’s foreign minister to Baku: a clash of values and interests

Politics in Azerbaijan

October 27, 2025

The visit agenda included only digital innovation projects and regional peace issues. Human rights and democracy were not mentioned at all

Pashinyan attacks the church: liturgy at Hovhannavank

‘Armenian Church Liberation’: Liturgy led by defrocked priest and attended by PM Pashinyan was marked by unrest. Video

Politics in Armenia

October 26, 2025

Man removed for protesting defrocked priest’s rite; faithful blocked lawyer representing Etchmiadzin from approaching church

Failed ‘peaceful revolution’ and new repressions: where Georgia is heading after October 4

Municipal elections in Georgia-2025

October 13, 2025

The government accuses the West of inciting a coup

New trend in Armenia: even elderly are joining fitness boom

Armenia

October 10, 2025

Parks and courtyards are now equipped with children’s sports gear, while gyms remain busy all year round

Elections and a failed revolution: Georgia’s new political crisis?

Georgia

October 05, 2025

Around ten people have been detained, and several were injured. The government is announcing a new wave of repression

Putin’s oil and SOCAR plant: EU sanctions impact Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan

September 30, 2025

Halting oil supplies to Europe via SOCAR’s STAR refinery is the EU’s top priority

Opinion: “If Trump makes a call to Georgia, it will only be to Bidzina Ivanishvili”

Georgia

September 29, 2025

Political analyst Valeri Chechelashvili: “Georgian Dream needs to show it is ready for compromise”

What Moldova voted for: 5 takeaways from the parliamentary elections

September 29, 2025

PAS has retained its status as the ruling party and will be able to form a government on its own

Armenia between the West and Russia: risks of the government’s ‘balanced’ policy

Armenia

September 28, 2025

Political analyst Lilit Dallakyan comments on the risks of the so-called “balanced policy” and whether European integration and regionalisation, both included in Armenia’s foreign policy strategy, can in fact be compatible

Opinion: 'Summoning Western ambassadors aims to isolate Georgia from West'

Georgia

September 26, 2025

Political analyst Lasha Dzebisashvili: “This will not change the EU’s policy towards Georgia”

“Armenia should not cut military spending during army reform,” expert says

Armenia

September 25, 2025

Armenia’s defence budget will be cut by 15.2% in 2026, a move military analyst Leonid Nersisyan says is unjustified

Foreign policy expert: “Georgia’s foreign ministry is under Moscow’s control”

Georgia

September 25, 2025

Comment on the summons of Germany’s ambassador Peter Fischer to Georgia’s foreign ministry

Contaminated crude and Moscow’s shadow: inside Azerbaijan’s energy turmoil

Azerbaijan

September 23, 2025

A Baku court has ordered former senior SOCAR official Adnan Ahmadzade to be remanded in custody for four months. The official indictment has not yet been published, fueling widespread media speculation about the reasons for his arrest.