What’s up North Caucasus? Ramzan Kadyrov visits Saudi Arabia, and Ingushetia remembers the victims of the 1992 Osseto-Ingush conflict

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019 lossi36

– Several infrastructure projects are in realisation to connect Dagestan with the broader region. On the 1st of October, the Head of the Republic mentioned ata meeting of the Valdai Club that flights between Makhachkala and Iran are planned to … Continue reading What’s up North Caucasus? Ramzan Kadyrov visits Saudi Arabia, and Ingushetia remembers the victims of the 1992 Osseto-Ingush conflict

Caucasus, News

What’s up Georgia? Prime Minister Gakharia meets with neighbours, and accusations against the Church

November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 lossi36

– On his first international trip as Prime Minister, Giorgi Gakharia met with the heads of Georgia’s neighbouring states. On October 9th, Gakharia and Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev agreed to reopen the contested Davit Gareji Monastery, which is located in … Continue reading What’s up Georgia? Prime Minister Gakharia meets with neighbours, and accusations against the Church

Caucasus, News

Minority language rights in peril, and PACE visits Chechnya

October 9, 2019October 30, 2019 lossi36

– The self-immolation of the Udmurt-language professor Albert Razin on September 10th shocked those concerned with the development of the indigenous languages of the Russian Federation. His suicide was carried out in protest against the neglect of Russia’s minority languages. In … Continue reading Minority language rights in peril, and PACE visits Chechnya

Caucasus, News

New Prime Minister sworn in and a month of commemorations

October 4, 2019November 12, 2019 lossi36

Autumn in Georgia has kicked off with a good deal of political turmoil, reaching a brief peak of civic response on September 20th, just three months after the summer protests. Dissatisfaction with the political and socio-economic situation has reached a … Continue reading New Prime Minister sworn in and a month of commemorations

Caucasus, Society

“I will never forgive this government for the lost eyes and savagery that we saw on June 20th” – a photo essay from the ongoing protests in Tbilisi

June 28, 2019September 3, 2019 lossi36

“What is it all for?” the old lady grabs my hand and squeezes it desperately, waiting for some wise answer. “Why?” she repeats, emphasizing her question with a gesture towards a square full of people gathering for the second day … Continue reading “I will never forgive this government for the lost eyes and savagery that we saw on June 20th” – a photo essay from the ongoing protests in Tbilisi

Caucasus, Politics

Georgian Democracy: Pulling the blinds on a glass house

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 lossi36

Police station architecture in the Republic of Georgia is indicative of one the most consistent political themes of the country since 2004 – transparency. With the election of Mikheil Saakashvili, Georgia entered a period of rapid political reform. Central to … Continue reading Georgian Democracy: Pulling the blinds on a glass house

Caucasus, Opinion

“The steepest drop in democratic quality in Eastern Europe”: Georgian democracy downgraded

February 20, 2019February 20, 2019 lossi36

Democracy in Georgia declined sharply according to the most recent democracy index by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Based on indicators measuring electoral processes and pluralism, the functioning of government, political participation, democratic political culture and civil liberties, Georgia dropped … Continue reading “The steepest drop in democratic quality in Eastern Europe”: Georgian democracy downgraded

Caucasus, Politics

The sound of money in the mountains of Georgia

February 13, 2019 lossi36

Futa Dadeshkeliani was a Svan prince from the Becho Valley during a period of independence for upper Svaneti in Georgia. He wished to consolidate power in all thirteen communities of the principality, and after much effort and conflict he succeeded … Continue reading The sound of money in the mountains of Georgia

Caucasus, Politics

Looking for justice in Armenia: A plea to hold the corrupt accountable

January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 lossi36

After the so-called Velvet Revolution in Armenia in Spring 2018, the country in the South Caucasus has become the rising star of hope for the feasibility of profound and non-violent democratic change from below. Under enormous public pressure, former Prime … Continue reading Looking for justice in Armenia: A plea to hold the corrupt accountable

Caucasus, Culture

Good morning Tbilisi – a photo essay by Rossana Bernardi

November 7, 2018November 18, 2018 lossi36

“I’ve been swept away with all kinds of emotions since I arrived in Tbilisi. I love every corner. I love the vibe. It’s the place where all Georgian microcultures and experiences, so interestingly diverse, combine together and make Tbilisi such … Continue reading Good morning Tbilisi – a photo essay by Rossana Bernardi

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Category: Caucasus

What’s up North Caucasus? Ramzan Kadyrov visits Saudi Arabia, and Ingushetia remembers the victims of the 1992 Osseto-Ingush conflict

What’s up Georgia? Prime Minister Gakharia meets with neighbours, and accusations against the Church

Minority language rights in peril, and PACE visits Chechnya

New Prime Minister sworn in and a month of commemorations

“I will never forgive this government for the lost eyes and savagery that we saw on June 20th” – a photo essay from the ongoing protests in Tbilisi

Georgian Democracy: Pulling the blinds on a glass house

“The steepest drop in democratic quality in Eastern Europe”: Georgian democracy downgraded

The sound of money in the mountains of Georgia

Looking for justice in Armenia: A plea to hold the corrupt accountable

Good morning Tbilisi – a photo essay by Rossana Bernardi