geopolitical risks

Will Russia turn to Central Asia and the South Caucasus after Ukraine?

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

February 26, 2026

Alexander Dugin, often described as “Putin’s brain”, said last month that no post-Soviet state should possess sovereignty.

Yerevan discusses the potential for linking energy systems of Armenia and Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan-Armenia

January 26, 2026

The debate was prompted by a statement from Nikol Pashinyan: “The energy systems of Armenia and Azerbaijan will be linked and will make mutual use of export and import opportunities.”

Georgian government bans emigrants from voting abroad

Georgia

December 17, 2025

From now on, voting in parliamentary and municipal elections will only be possible within the country.

Opinion: 'Emigrants are punished for not voting for Georgian Dream'

Politics in Georgia

November 18, 2025

Nino Dolidze: “The government is seeking to bar emigrants from taking part in elections”

Opinion: 'How will Georgian Dream supporters accept their wives, mothers and sisters losing right to vote?'

Georgia

November 17, 2025

Tamta Mikeladze, director of the Centre for Social Justice, on restrictions to the voting rights of Georgian citizens living abroad

New Georgian government initiatives: abolishing several agencies and banning voting from abroad

Georgia

November 17, 2025

Georgian citizens living abroad will only be able to vote if they return to the country