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(Geo)Political Economy of Authoritarian Consolidation in Georgia: the many faces of the foreign influence law

The article discusses the geopolitical and economic implications of the Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence, which was recently adopted in Georgia despite the loud protest of different societal groups

By Ia Eradze

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From Raids to Wars: Queer Bodies for the Homeland, Azerbaijan

While the impact of war and militarism is often studied in relation to women, this article looks at the relationship of toxic masculinity, militarism, homonationalism, and queerness in Azerbaijan in the context of the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War.

By Lili Nazarov

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3 Questions on the situation in Georgia to Sonja Schiffers

Just under six months ago, Georgia became a formal candidate for EU membership. The Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence, adopted in mid-May 2024, however, hinders Georgian accession to the EU and has drawn massive protests by Georgian society.

By Zora Siebert , Helena Borst and Dr. Sonja Schiffers

The Psychological Consequences of the Karabakh Wars in Azerbaijan: The Womanly Face of Trauma

The psychological trauma inflicted on Azerbaijani society by the Karabakh conflict has not yet been processed; moreover, it has not been fully realized. The return of territories not only failed to heal these injuries but apparently sparked new fears in society.

By Nika Musavi

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Statement by the German Political Foundations about the Draft Law on "Transparency of Foreign Influence."

Psychosocial Rehabilitation of Karabakh Armenians: The Womanly Face of Trauma

This article traces the history of psychosocial support in Nagorno-Karabakh throughout its existence against the backdrop of general skepticism among care recipients. The text is based on personal experience, observations and research. As a journalist, I have covered this topic on numerous occasions; all the stories in this article are collected through personal meetings and conversations.

By Alvard Grigoryan

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20 years in the South Caucasus

The Heinrich Boell Foundation Tbilisi Office – South Caucasus Region turned 20. Our 20th-anniversary celebration took place at the Goethe Institute in Tbilisi. The event commenced with welcome remarks from Jan-Philipp Albrecht, Co-President, and Walter Kaufmann, Head of the East & Southeast Europe Division at the Heinrich Boell Foundation.

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Salt Traces

This research is a journey of four women who grew up on the shores of the Caspian Sea. Our idea is to start the research project with the Caspian Sea and create a community of artists and researchers with whom we could expand into exploring the impact of climate change on other water bodies through stories of food and people.

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