Category: Papers by DSI fellows

The role of Buryats in the Korean War and the Russian invasion of Ukraine are two episodes of the same story: an Indigenous minority being exploited in imperial wars by an imperial power.

Contested elections in Georgia and Moldova ‘decisive moments’ for EU relations, experts say

Georgia’s parliamentary elections late last month appeared to be a test of the country’s democracy and the viability of its longstanding Euro-Atlantic path. Amid credible allegations of irregularities, official results giving the incumbent Georgian Dream, or GD, party a commanding lead sparked protests at home and incredulity abroad. Whether GD can hold on, and how…

This column explores the key issues shaping life in the South Caucasus, focusing on how the divergent paths of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan reflect the region’s complex histories, economic developments, and political shifts. While new generations in these countries grow more isolated from one another due to language barriers and conflicting national trajectories, the same…

As tens of thousands take to the streets to protest the election results, Georgia faces a familiar crisis – with a few key differences. Read full article on Chatham House’s website

The West must see Georgia as a warning, pointing to the growing sophistication of authoritarian political technologies, which have implications for foreign elections as well as those at home. Read full article on Politico’s website