Category: Blog
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Georgian Higher Education in the Crosshairs
By Diana Lezhava No one disputes that 2024 has been a tough year for Georgia, pivotal in many senses. It began with the introduction of the Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence (the “foreign agents bill”) and continued with the adoption of anti-gay legislation.
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Beyond the Battlefield: Why a Ukrainian Victory May Not Secure Belarus’s Democratic Future
by Katsiaryna Shmatsina As the peace talks on Russia-Ukraine war emerge, many believe that Russia’s defeat could result in the Kremlin losing its grip on neighboring countries. While Russia may be weakened by the war, it could still retain Belarus as a bargaining chip. It’s crucial for the international community to ensure that this possibility is…
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Georgia Protests: An Explainer
The former Soviet state of Georgia has been rocked by protests in the capital Tbilisi over a proposed law which critics say is a cover for increasing Russia’s hold on the country.
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DSI Director Alexander Scrivener On Sky News
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DSI Director Alexander Scrivener On BBC
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DSI Director Alexander Scrivener On Al Jazeera
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DSI director Alexander Scrivener on Al Jazeera
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State Capture by Means of Constitution: Armenian and Hungarian Cases
By Armen Grigoryan Introduction In 2012, when President Serzh Sargsyan suspended diplomatic relations with Hungary after the extradition of Ramil Safarov to Azerbaijan, most Armenians’ perception that Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán himself played an important, if not decisive role in the unfortunate decision to extradite the notorious axe-murderer, was quite accurate. It is a bit…