The Oscars conjure up images of glamorous actors and actresses, paparazzi, and fashion on the red carpet. But in Georgia,…
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The Arctic: From an Environmental Issue to a Security Threat
Due to global warming, the Arctic region has emerged as a new sphere of rivalry for resources and influence between…
Regulation in the Gambling Industry. Why Is It Needed?
Regulation. That word is not often associated with processes or procedures that enable business growth. Quite the opposite, it is…
Could Moldova Become the Second Front in the Ukraine War?
The Moldovan authorities have been fearful of any sign of growing tensions in Transnistria, an unrecognised Moscow-backed separatist bordering southwestern…
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Corridor: Why Does It Matter More Than Ever?
Almost a decade has passed since China set to create a diversified network of transportation routes to connect the country…
How Russia's Attack on Ukraine Will Affect the World's Food Security
OpEd by Taras Vysotskyi The First Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Two months of Russia’s war…
Quo Vadis Hungary?
On April 3 for the fourth time in a row, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s far-right Fidesz party won more…
The Black Sea Container Shipment Market and the Impact of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict on Container Shipments in the Region
The turnover of container shipments in the Black Sea region increased by 3% in 2021 compared to the previous year,…
Georgia in Putin’s War on Ukraine
The time has come when projections are so time-sensitive that it is hard to catch lasting trends. The reason for…
What Impact Will the Russia-Ukraine War Have on the Georgian Economy?
On the 24th of February, Russia initiated a full-scale war in Ukraine, which had an immediate effect on the Russian…
What Threat Does the 3+3 Regional Cooperation Pose for Georgia?
During the past decades, many initiatives have been proposed for regional cooperation in the South Caucasus, mainly coming from Georgia…
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Reunited Europe
The current Russian invasion of Ukraine has united Europe and the transatlantic community more than ever since the fall of…
The Thaw in Turkey-Armenia Relations: a Real Breakthrough After Three Decades
On March 12, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan held a meeting in Antalya, Turkey,…
A New Opening for Georgia: Closer to Becoming a Transit Hub Between Asia and Europe?
Since gaining its independence, Georgia has long sought to take advantage of its strategically important location on the crossroads between…
What Are the Chances for Georgia to Become an EU Membership Candidate?
On March 3, Georgia submitted an application to become a member of the European Union. The announcement followed a similar…
Belarus: a New Security Threat in the Making
It has been almost a year since the European Union and the United States enacted sanctions against Belarus due to…