Opinion

From ‘crown prince’ to prisoner: Irakli Garibashvili’s break with Georgia’s ruling party

Georgia's two-time former prime minister is currently in prison, from where he is challenging the authorities he himself represented for many years.

Conflict analyst’s view on clash between Georgia’s former and current prime ministers

Conflict analyst Paata Zakareishvili comments on the clash between Georgia’s former and current prime ministers, Garibashvili and Kobakhidze.

Consistency in illusions and inaction out of fear: barriers to Georgian-Abkhaz dialogue. An opinion from Tbilisi

Opinion: 'An attempt to make Abkhazia’s residents feel part of single political space with Russia'

Abkhaz public figure Akhra Bzhania says Abkhazia’s active preparations for Russia’s State Duma elections are strange and inappropriate.

Opinion: Mdinaradze resignation ‘prelude to Kobakhidze’s downfall’

Political analyst Gia Khukhashvili compared Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to “a child left home alone”.

Opinion: 'Moscow’s main fear is that Armenia will choose European Union'

Experts from the Armenian Council think tank explain why Russia is urging Armenia to hold a referendum as soon as possible on EU membership or remaining in the Russian-led EAEU

Armenia-Azerbaijan exports could begin 'soon': Pledges, figures and remaining barriers

Pashinyan’s statement comes against the backdrop of tangible but still highly asymmetrical trade relations.

Opinion from Abkhazia: 'Nika Gvaramia said nothing new about resolving Georgian-Abkhaz conflict'

Why did no one in Abkhazia pay attention to an interview with one of Georgia's opposition leaders?

Opinion: 'Removing Kobakhidze would be logical move for Ivanishvili if prime minister does not move against him first'

Transparency International Georgia director Eka Gigauri: “Kobakhidze has concentrated enormous power in his hands”

Judges vs ordinary pensioners in Azerbaijan: what the law and figures show

A judge’s pension is 23 times higher than the minimum pension and 12–13 times higher than the average pension. Yet judges are taking the government to court, demanding even higher payments

Opinion on Georgian petrol in Abkhazia: ‘If needed, it’s possible’

The petrol shortage in Abkhazia emerged as a result of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries.

Fuel supplies from Tbilisi-controlled territory to Abkhazia: humanitarian aid or move in Russia's interests?

Government position, opposition criticism and expert views

Armenia seeks alternatives amid concerns over possible Russian gas price hike

Ruling-party MP Sargis Khandanyan said Armenia could import gas from Iran or Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan FM in Kyiv: gas for Ukraine, visit to Irpin, Ukrainian drones

It was the first visit by an Azerbaijani foreign minister to Kyiv since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Armenia begins shift from Russia towards EU – but finish line remains distant

JAMnews reviewed the latest developments and spoke to analysts with opposing views. Residents of Armenia also shared their opinions on how they believe the country should shape its future.

'There are signs Armenia is heading for 'divorce' from the Russian-led EAEU,' says Armenian political analyst

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk has described the decline in trade between Armenia and Russia as "dramatic". Analysts in Yerevan are examining the reasons behind the downturn and what it could mean for Armenia's future ties with the EAEU.

Opinion: 'The prime minister's statement is demagoguery and part of election preparations"

Conflict analyst Paata Zakareishvili comments on Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's recent claims about "Russophobia" within the Georgian opposition

Opinion from Tbilisi: 'It's important to understand what kind of hell government is leading us into'

Liberal Academy head Lasha Tugushi comments on Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's claims that the Georgian opposition's "Russophobia" is externally orchestrated.