Anaklia: Unfinished Business
As connectivity in Eurasia is undergoing structural changes as a result of the war in Ukraine, the question of the Anaklia deep-sea port has once again resurfaced in Georgia.
Ruptures in Georgia-Belarus Relations
Minsk might be reconsidering its stance on Georgia’s separatist territories. With the war in Ukraine accelerating existing divisions in Eurasia and Russia demanding absolute solidarity from its allies, Lukashenko might be pushed to abandon his neutral position on separatist regions.
Heat in South Caucasus
The latest violence between Armenia and Azerbaijan can potentially be advantageous for Russia.
Georgia and the Daunting Task of connecting Asia and the EU
As the war in Ukraine began and a number of traditional Eurasian trade routes became untenable, Georgia has been active diplomatically in advancing the Middle Corridor and its place in it.
Georgia and Ukraine: From Close Friendship to Cold Ties
The rift in Georgia-Ukraine relations has begun to emerge since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. The existing trends indicate the ties are unlikely to improve in the near future.
Constructing the Middle Corridor: the Case of Georgia and Kazakhstan
Georgia and Kazakhstan are two critical countries along the Middle Corridor. Each has long argued for the expansion of the route. The geopolitical situation, however, was not propitious until the war in Ukraine upended the very fabric of Eurasian connectivity.
The War in Ukraine and Evolving Georgian-Russian Relations
As the war in Ukraine continues, there seems to emerge a potential rapprochement between Russia and Georgia where both sides recognize each other’s red lines.
The Rebirth of the Middle Corridor
Various indications point to the re-emergence of the Middle Corridor as a potential transit route between Central Asia and Europe. While geopolitical circumstance favor the corridor, geography and poor ports infrastructure will continue to hamper the prospects.
Georgia’s Precarious Balance
A series of scandals rocked Georgia over the past several weeks, which raises questions regarding the effectiveness of Tbilisi’s pragmatic approach toward the war in Ukraine, handling of Mikheil Saakashvili’s imprisonment, and the relations with Russia.
Beyond the Deadlock: Armenia Revolutionises its Foreign Policy
The opposition in Armenia is weakened, while the momentum to sign an overarching peace agreement with Azerbaijan is growing. Similar developments also push Yerevan toward a rapprochement with Turkey potentially leading to overturning of South Caucasus geopolitics.
Turkey Re-evaluates Its Position in the Wider Black Sea Region
Amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ankara’s foreign policy is set to undergo major changes. Russian overbearing behavior inevitably invites re-thinking of many tenets in Ankara’s strategy.
ARTICLES IN ENGLISH»
Ramzan Kadyrov Addresses World Muslims, Pope's Apology, His Chance to be Elected Russian President, "Zelenskyy's Trial in Chechnya"
ICG on the War in Ukraine and Its Impact on Armenia and Azerbaijan
Recent Political, Social, and Economic Changes in Nakhchivan
Georgian Parliament Speaker Suspends MPs’ Visits to Saakashvili
Ilham Aliyev Addresses Zangazur Corridor and Energy Capacity of Azerbaijan in New Year Speech
MEISTGELESEN
AKTUELLES
Ramzan Kadyrov Addresses World Muslims, Pope's Apology, His Chance to be Elected Russian President, "Zelenskyy's Trial in Chechnya"
ICG on the War in Ukraine and Its Impact on Armenia and Azerbaijan
Parlamentspräsident von Georgien setzt Besuche von Abgeordneten bei Saakaschwili aus
Ilham Alijew spricht in seiner Neujahrsrede über den Zangazur-Korridor und die Energiekapazität Aserbaidschans
Großbritannien, VAE, Russland und Albanien verhindern Frankreichs Initiative zum Latschin-Korridor im UN-Sicherheitsrat
OPINION
The Hidden Crisis of Georgia’s Nongovernmental Sector
Azerbaijan in the post-oil era: COVID-19 impact on the economy
Political polarization and hate speech in Armenia after the Velvet Revolution
Georgian Media as a Fake News?
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