Olesya Vartanyan
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Conflicts and security issues in the South Caucasus. Former senior analyst at @CrisisGroup and journalist at @NYTimes & @RFERL. @WarStudies alumna.
Joined May 2015
Following the release of detainees, it's now crucial to return to the peace talks. In this piece for @ForeignAffairs, I discuss several issues that need resolution, including the security of the Arm-Az state border and the fate of the transport corridor.
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RT @Nick_Castillo_: "By putting Kiriyenko in charge, Moscow appears to have lost patience. Rather than negotiating endlessly with Abkhazia’…
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Abkhaz elections are taking place in just two days. My commentary on Russia’s intervention in the Abkhaz electoral process is now also available in English:
Check out my new commentary for @CEIP_Politika on Moscow’s open interference in Abkhazia’s upcoming election - an intervention that will only deepen the region’s political crisis. An English translation is coming soon.
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Almost all key insights align with what I’ve been hearing and shared in this recent BBC Russian Service podcast on the upcoming Abkhaz elections. Below is the YouTube link, and here’s the Apple Podcasts link:
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RT @AltayRashidoglu: The ArAz initiative of Armenian-Azerbaijani scholars is planning to hold its upcoming conference in Berlin at the Wiss…
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Check out my new commentary for @CEIP_Politika on Moscow’s open interference in Abkhazia’s upcoming election - an intervention that will only deepen the region’s political crisis. An English translation is coming soon.
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2/ According to recent media reports, only 5 out of 502 refugees have used state certificates to start building homes. Meanwhile, most state support - except for vulnerable groups - will end next month.
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Mamuka was freed at night after the prosecution failed to present evidence—a huge relief as others detained that day face criminal charges. Inspiring to see conflict experts of different backgrounds unite for his release—this is how it should be when detentions have no grounds.
Mamuka’s court session is underway. More supporters have shown up than there are seats in the courtroom. He must be set free.
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Mamuka’s court session is underway. More supporters have shown up than there are seats in the courtroom. He must be set free.
Mamuka Komakhia is one of the best experts on Abkhazia and South Ossetia, who has helped many of us understand events in these regions for years. He was detained yesterday. His place is not in prison. We all need him free.
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Mamuka Komakhia is one of the best experts on Abkhazia and South Ossetia, who has helped many of us understand events in these regions for years. He was detained yesterday. His place is not in prison. We all need him free.
Statement of the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies
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RT @evn_report: Russia’s immediate focus remains on Ukraine, leaving little attention for other geopolitical concerns. While the long-term…
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6/ Kiriyenko’s visit signals Dmitry Kozak's waning influence in Russia’s neighborhood. Known for managing newly captured Ukrainian areas, Kiriyenko brings order to projects but avoids deep involvement in contentious issues. Let’s see how his style plays out in Abkhazia.
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RT @EUinGeorgia: HRVP @kajakallas ⬇️ « The brutal crackdown on peaceful protesters, journalists & politicians tonight in Tbilisi is unacce…
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