Opinion

Politics in Abkhazia

Snap elections in Abkhazia - what are each candidate’s chances and challenges facing new president?

Politics in Abkhazia

February 14, 2025

Most experts believe that the first round will not produce a new president.

Abkhazia-Russia

Abkhazia continues to discuss the presidential candidate's "unlawful" communications with the Kremlin

Abkhazia-Russia

February 09, 2025

After his "Moscow tour," Badra Gunba was sarcastically dubbed the "self-proclaimed president" in Abkhazia

Politics in Georgia

Human Rights Watch: Georgian Dream fuels human rights crisis and demonizes opposition

Politics in Georgia

February 09, 2025

"Demonization of the opposition, recently passed repressive laws, and violence — all of this are the pillars of autocracy"

Politics in Abkhazia

"Vicious cycle: when political rivals are financial groups" – interview with Abkhazian presidential candidate Oleg Bartsyts

Politics in Abkhazia

February 07, 2025

Bartsits, with experience working in the government under four presidents, answers journalist Inal Khashig's questions about the combination of power, money, and influence in Abkhazian politics, as well as relations with Russia.

Opinion: What will happen if the protest movement in Georgia fails?

Protests in Georgia

February 02, 2025

David Zourabichvili: "The de facto cancellation of elections, isolation from the West, orientation towards the Russian market, control by security services. The choice is for society, whether it wants such a country"

Opinion: PACE could demand Georgia's withdrawal from the Council of Europe

Georgia - EU

February 02, 2025

Kaha Gogolashvili: "If you don't follow PACE resolutions and participate in its work, why be a member of the Council of Europe?"

Russian research center’s election survey in Abkhazia deemed illegal and manipulative

Abkhazia

January 26, 2025

According to the results of this survey, one-third of voters plan to vote for the Kremlin’s favorite, Badra Gunba.

"Georgia's regime aims to leave the country isolated with Russia and China," - Zourabichvili on her U.S. visit

Salome Zourabichvili

January 25, 2025

"The isolation that will affect the Georgian Dream should not impact Georgia's progressive pro-European society"

Opinion: "Georgian Dream" hopes Trump will have no time for Georgia"

Georgia-USA

January 25, 2025

Tornike Sharashenidze: "If Trump decides he dislikes the behavior of Georgia's authorities, he could impose tough sanctions. But will he even pay attention to this issue?"

Mzia Amaglibeli's lawyers demand her release

We must not tolerate this. JAMnews editorial statement on arrest of "Batumelebi" director Mzia Amaglobeli

Georgia

January 13, 2025

For years, Batumelebi has reported on corruption, cronyism, and social injustice. This is now a fight not just for the freedom of one individual, but for the freedom of society as a whole.

Luke Coffey on Georgia: "There is no 'deep state'; it is merely government propaganda"

Georgia-USA

January 11, 2025

"Georgian Dream must realize that the Donald Trump administration will not tolerate disrespect toward them"

Is Iran backing down on 'Zangezur Corridor'? View from Baku

Azerbaijan-Iran

January 10, 2025

According to Azerbaijani experts, there are several reasons for Iran's recent "softening" of its position on the "Zangezur Corridor." One of these reasons is the defeat of Azerbaijan's southern neighbor in the Middle East.

Georgia's ruling party-appointed president Mikheil Kavelashvili signs series of restrictive laws

Politics in Georgia

December 30, 2024

Starting 30 December, the use of fireworks and covering faces with masks during protests is prohibited.

Opinion: "US sanctions on Ivanishvili are partial, with tougher measures looming"

Georgia-USA

December 28, 2024

Beso Namchavadze: "The US's gradual approach is strategic. If Ivanishvili persists in anti-Western policies, his family and business partners' families may face sanctions too"

What do U.S. sanctions against Georgian Dream leader Bidzina Ivanishvili mean?

Georgia-USA

December 28, 2024

Asset freezes, financial isolation, reputational risks, and other consequences

"If Ivanishvili couldn’t escape sanctions, what does that mean for those around him?" Opinion

Georgia-USA

December 28, 2024

David Zurabishvili: "Things will only get worse for Ivanishvili and his allies after Trump’s inauguration. The only chance for change is if he agrees to new elections and completely withdraws from politics"

Should Azerbaijan give up U.S. mediation? Why is Washington in a hurry? Opinions from Baku

Azerbaijan-Armenia

December 11, 2024

Azerbaijani experts believe that Baku is delaying peace treaty talks until the Trump administration takes office.

Will market vendors in Azerbaijan pay taxes?

Azerbaijan

December 10, 2024

Entrepreneurs trading in markets in Azerbaijan will be required to register for tax purposes. According to experts, the country's budget does not need such funds.

"Impunity Persists": Expert Opinion on Human Rights in Armenia

Armenia

December 10, 2024

Human rights defenders believe violators remain unpunished and rights are not protected.

Opinion: "The situation in Georgia is serious, but by no means hopeless"

Georgia

December 06, 2024

David Zurabishvili: "Bidzina Ivanishvili's image as a guarantor of stability is being destroyed. This undermines his legitimacy both among the population and outside of Georgia. Even Russia does not need a Georgian government that cannot ensure stability"

"We stand with you!" International response to Georgia's protests against halting EU integration

Protests in Georgia

November 30, 2024

"Georgia's government's decision shows that their goal is to gain control over the country through lies and intimidation, steering it towards Russia instead of the EU"