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- 5 days ago34 min
Will the Blue Tsunami reach the Caucasus?
Caucasus Digest hosts Mariam Nikuradze and Robin Fabbro sit down with editor Nate Ostiller to talk about the Democratic landslide victory in the US midterms and its potential impact on the Caucasus. For Georgia, the three talk about Washington's attitude towards Georgian Dream and whether the long-stalled MEGOBARI act — a bill that pledges support to the Georgian people — could finally come to pass. In Armenia and Azerbaijan, the three speculate about the fate of the Trump Route and how a potential investigation could affect its development. Read more: Explainer | What could the US midterms mean for the Caucasus If you have any questions, thoughts, or tips, e-mail us at podcasts@oc-media.org. Support independent journalism in the Caucasus and become an OC Media Member: Join today.
- 1 weeks ago34 min
Pashinyan just won in June — why is he calling for snap elections?
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has suggested that his government might call for snap elections, despite being elected five months earlier. He hopes the elections would help his party, Civil Contract, secure a constitutional majority in parliament in order to pursue constitutional amendments — an Azerbaijani precondition for a peace deal. This week, host Mariam Nikuradze, editor Yousef Bardouka, and staff writer Ani Ghulinyan got together to discuss the implications of a snap election, its likelihood, and what amendments to the constitution could look like. Read more: Pashinyan's party wins all local elections bar one amid arrests of some opposition members Read Ani's feature story on the exhibition organised by the authorities displaying art pieces seized from a former official: How the Armenian government built a sham exhibit at the National Gallery Read our coverage of the latest scandal involving the export of baobab trees to Georgia: South Africa opens criminal case against unidentified exporter of baobab trees to Georgia If you have any questions, thoughts, or tips, e-mail us at podcasts@oc-media.org. Support independent journalism in the Caucasus and become an OC Media Member: Join today.
- 2 weeks ago42 min
Is Georgia about to ban the entire opposition?
The Georgian Constitutional Court has begun hearing the opposition ban case, with the ruling Georgian Dream party moving closer to dismantle the country's opposition spectrum. This week, Mariam Nikuradze, Yousef Bardouka, and Mikheil Gvadzabia sat down to talk about the case, how it came to be, and who it affects. Read more: Explainer | What you need to know about the lawsuit to ban Georgia's opposition 'Sabotage' case against Georgian opposition politicians moves forward Explainer | The legislative changes that have shaped Georgia's authoritarian slide Check out our intern Aslan Bairamovi's first feature on the ongoing renovation of Tbilisi's Rustaveli Avenue here: 'It killed my business' — Rustaveli Avenue renovations paralyse central Tbilisi Tune in to the Culture Takeover episode hosted by Yousef and culture and features editor Alexandra (Xandie) Kuenning, where they interviewed Georgian musician and producer Kordz on his work and how he became the target of a government smear campaign: Podcast | Culture Takeover: Kordz on music and Georgian politics And sign up for our upcoming webinar, 'Armenia and Azerbaijan's long road towards peace', hosted by lead news editor Nate Ostiller, Armenia staff writer Arshaluys Barseghyan, and Azerbaijani staff writer Rafig Shahbazov on 27 October. The three will host a Q&A session and a discussion on progress made on the peace process between the two countries. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more culture on the Caucasus Digest, we'd love to hear from you! Please e-mail us at podcasts@oc-media.org.
- 3 weeks ago37 min
Culture Takeover: Kordz on music and Georgian politics
This week, editor Yousef Bardouka and culture and features editor Xandie (Alexandra) Kuenning took over the Caucasus Digest to speak with Kordz, a Georgian musician and producer, about his work, the making of his last album with his mother, Tamriko Kordzaia, and the cancellation of his concert in Gori following a smear campaign by the ruling Georgian Dream party. Read more: Kordz concert cancelled over 'security concerns' after smear campaign by Georgian Dream Recommendations from Kordz, Yousef, and Xandie: Kordz has recommended that listeners check out Goat Niko, a young freestyle rapper from Georgia who regularly posts videos on TikTok. Yousef has recommended the album 'Nejeguje' by Circassian multi-instrumentalist Astemir Marshenkulov. Xandie has recommended Aka Morchiladze's 2007 novel, 'Of Old Hearts and Sword', which she recently reviewed a new 2025 English translation of for OC Media's culture section. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more culture on the Caucasus Digest, we'd love to hear from you! Please e-mail us at podcasts@oc-media.org. And don't forget to sign up for our Culture Dispatch, a bi-weekly newsletter with book, film, and music recommendations from the Caucasus. Support independent journalism in the Caucasus and become an OC Media Member: Join today.
- Oct 8, 202622 min
Has Azerbaijan outgrown its big brother Turkey?
This week, Caucasus Digest hosts Robin and Mariam sit down with editor Nate Ostiller to break down apparent tensions and disagreements between Azerbaijan and Turkey over a number of issues, including Azerbaijan's ban of hijabs in schools, its relations with Israel, and the extent of Turkey's support for Azerbaijan during the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War in 2020. Read more: Explainer | What's behind the Turkey–Azerbaijan spat? Yerevan says Azerbaijan hindering normalisation with Turkey Aliyev steps in as a mediator between Israel and Turkey as Azerbaijan flexes diplomatic muscles Netanyahu blocks Armenian Genocide recognition bill after pressure from Azerbaijan, Haaretz reports If you have any questions, thoughts, or tips, e-mail us at podcasts@oc-media.org. Support independent journalism in the Caucasus and become an OC Media Member: Join today.
- Oct 2, 202640 min
Is Georgian Dream falling apart?
This week, Caucasus Digest hosts Robin and Mariam sit down with Georgia staff writer Mikheil Gvadzabia sit down to talk about the dramatic shifts the ruling Georgian Dream party has been witnessing, from former Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili's letters from prison to Mamuka Mdinaradze's apparent 'demotion' and resignation. Read more: Gharibashvili showers himself with praise, asks if Georgia was worse after his resignation Mamuka Mdinaradze, longtime fixture in Georgian Dream party, says he is leaving politics If you have any questions, thoughts, or tips, e-mail us at podcasts@oc-media.org. Support independent journalism in the Caucasus and become an OC Media Member: Join today.
- Sep 24, 202636 min
Where is the Azerbaijani opposition?
Caucasus Digest host Robin Fabbro sits down with Yousef Bardouka and contributor Cavid Agha to talk about Azerbaijan's opposition groups. The three break down the history of their formation, the Aliyev family's rise to power, and current major or independent players in Azerbaijani politics. Read more: Opinion | A year after I ran in Azerbaijan's rigged election, militarism now shapes politics Azerbaijan detains Popular Front Party chair Ali Karimli amidst crackdown on party If you have any questions, thoughts, or tips, e-mail us at podcasts@oc-media.org. Support independent journalism in the Caucasus and become an OC Media Member: Join today.
- Sep 17, 202632 min
How we cover conflict in the Caucasus
Caucasus Digest host Robin Fabbro sits down with OC Media co-founder Dominik Cagara and Georgia staff writer Lana Koakaia to talk about how OC Media covers conflict in the Caucasus. If you have any questions, thoughts, or tips, e-mail us at podcasts@oc-media.org. Support independent journalism in the Caucasus and become an OC Media Member: Join today.
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