‘This Will Divert Georgia from the European Path,’ US State Department on Georgian Foreign Agent Law
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View allAliyev and Putin Mark the 50th Anniversary of Siberia’s ‘Other’ Great Railway Line
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev was in Moscow on 22 April 22, where he met with Vladimir Putin to celebrate the anniversary of the BAM Railway, the construction of which involved many Azerbaijanis, not least the president’s father, Heydar Aliyev.
Faig Nasibov: Explorer of Azerbaijan’s Hidden Gems
Azerbaijan is an open-air museum with many historical and natural wonders, but some are less well-known than others. Faig Nasibov has been exploring, documenting, and working to protect and preserve these treasures for the last 20 years.
Dolma Diaries
A Georgian, an Armenian, and an Azerbaijani—all three students at a German university—are allocated a shared flat in Berlin. How will they get on, ‘living with the enemy?’ This is the starting premise for the excellent mini-series Dolma Diaries screening via YouTube.
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View allGeorgian-Azerbaijani Communities Embrace Novruz with Joy
This year, Azerbaijani-Georgian communities across Georgia came together to celebrate Novruz with a variety of events and festivities.
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Politics & Economy
View allThe Lachin Road—A Big Deal in 2023 but Now Fading into Memory
On 23/24 April 2023, just one year ago today, observers doubted the wisdom of Baku’s decision to install a checkpoint on the Lachin Road. Today, with the whole situation changed, Azerbaijan reflects on a crucial move in the long game of regaining full control over Karabakh.
Historic Accord: Armenia and Azerbaijan Agree on Border Demarcation, Return of Gazakh Villages
Though the return by Armenia of four villages in the Gazakh region of Azerbaijan was expected, the surprise news that it was agreed upon today by both Yerevan and Baku has been publicly greeted positively by both.
Georgian Parliament Passed Russian-Style Draft Bill on Foreign Agents with the First Hearing on the Plenary Session
On 17 April, the draft bill on foreign agents passed the first hearing in Georgia’s parliament despite opposition and mass protests—but what will happen next?
Opinion
View allThe Latest Misogynist Remarks from Kazakh Politicians
As the government in Kazakhstan is reviewing a new bill with harsher sentences and penalties for domestic violence, Kazakh politicians continue to shock the public with their misogyny.
Zhana Adamdar: Tokayev’s New People?
The rally against violence organized by the youth movement Zhana Adamdar on 25 November received a lot of backlash from Kazakhstan’s civil society and activists, calling the movement pro-governmental and the rally performative activism.
Decolonialism in Kazakhstan: Why Now?
Kazakhstan has been an independent state for almost 32 years. However, never before were its citizens so focused on their own history, traditions, and language. Now, with the rising popularity of the academic term “decolonialism” in the country’s everyday life, Kazakhstan is going through its own metamorphosis.