Mariam Tsintsadze

Since large-scale pro-European protests began in Georgia last November, the self-declared Georgian Dream (GD) government has been making every effort to end the daily gatherings in front of the parliamentary building. First, they used heavy beatings, tear gas, and water cannons, but that only drove …

Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, many Georgians believe their country's fate is intertwined with Ukraine's, as it was in the past. After the fall of the Soviet Union, both Georgia and Ukraine have always enjoyed the support of their strategic partner, the US. Georgians had high hopes f…

Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the West has heavily sanctioned Russian oil to weaken Russia's economic capacity and cripple its war machine. On paper, the West's sanctions were successful: Since 2022, oil transportation directly from Russia to Europe has been reduced from 24%…

For much of the world, fireworks symbolise joy and celebration, but in Georgia, these fiery displays have become a symbol of resistance against the country's eroding democracy. Tensions have flared between demonstrators and authorities ever since the government announced a suspension of EU accession…

Two weeks after Georgia's 26 October parliamentary election, where the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party claimed a landslide victory amidst accusations of electoral fraud, the post-election standoff shows no sign of easing. The four main opposition parties, along with some of their supporters, are re…

Georgia’s population widely perceives the upcoming parliamentary election on 26 October as a threshold for the country’s future. The current Georgian Dream government’s latest policy decisions include the adoption of the Russian-style ”Foreign Influence” law requiring the entities and media outlets …

Sports have evolved beyond competition, becoming a source of national pride, especially for small nations like Georgia. Beyond the pride, here, sports have also been effectively utilised as a political tool. The country's strong performance at the 2024 Olympics, where it secured seven medals, handed…

Georgia has faced international scrutiny multiple times for allegedly aiding Russia to evade Western sanctions through the illegal transportation of dual-use items, which have both civilian and military applications. A recent exposé by the Georgia-based investigative journalism team iFact has reveal…

”I am Georgian and therefore I am European,” declared by the late PM Zurab Zhvania in 1999, is a sentiment engraved in the consciousness of the Georgian people and enshrined in the 78th article of the Georgian constitution: ”The constitutional bodies should take all measures within their powers to e…

From the Georgian perspective, supporting the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty goes hand in hand with not recognising the two separatist regions of Georgia as independent states. Therefore, the UN General Assembly resolution, passed on 4 June and reiterating the right of all displaced…

Weeks-long mass protests in Georgia against the so-called ”foreign influence” law have not stopped the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party from adopting it. Moreover, the GD was accused of last-minute amendments to the law, targeting individuals as well. Previously, the law was promised to apply only t…

Typically, like many Georgians, between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. I am at work, eagerly anticipating the evening. However, since 15 April, I have found myself among the many frustrated citizens heading to the parliamentary building after 7 p.m. to join the mass demonstrations taking place. Following the re…

The Georgian opposition media, Mtavari, exposed a document revealing that David Khidasheli, a businessman closely affiliated with Russian oligarchs, served as an advisor in the Georgian defence ministry for nearly four years (from 2020 until 9 January 2024). He has been just recently sacked by the n…