30.04.2023 (Caucasian Journal). For the first time in 35 years, the Azerbaijani and Armenian journalists gathered at the same table during a workshop in Tbilisi. In a joint statement the journalists agreed to put a ban on “hate speech”. See full text below. In addition to participants from Azerbaijan and…

29.03.2023 (Caucasian Journal) Caucasian Journal continues our series of interviews with the leading Georgia’s political experts: Our speaker today is Mr. Levan DOLIDZE, the founder of the Georgian Center for Strategy and Development (GCSD). Along with many positions Mr. Dolidze held throughout his career, he was Georgia’s ambassador to NATO…

10.03.2023 (Caucasian Journal) As a result of a violent two-day standoff in downtown Tbilisi, the Georgian ruling party has withdrawn two controversial draft laws “on foreign influence” targeting foreign-funded NGOs and mass media, one of which has already been passed on first reading. Today, Caucasian Journal publishes the opinions of…

21.01.2023 (Caucasian Journal) Our special guest today is Lieutenant General (Retired) Ben HODGES, the former Commanding General of US Army Europe, now Senior Advisor to Human Rights First, a non-profit, nonpartisan international human rights organization. Prior to joining Human Rights First, he held the Pershing Chair in Strategic Studies at…

03.01.2023 (Caucasian Journal) Happy New Year, and welcome to our holiday special interview! We hope you enjoy the comedy video (below) and the conversation with Oliver MÜSER, Berlin-based political scientist and creator of the famous Dolma Diaries comedy series. Alexander KAFFKA, editor-in-chief of CJ: Dear Oliver, happy holidays and welcome…

26.11.2022 (Caucasian Journal) It is a special honour today for Caucasian Journal to welcome His Excellency the Most Reverend Monsignor José Avelino BETTENCOURT, the Apostolic Nuncio (Ambassador of Vatican) to Armenia and Georgia. Alexander KAFFKA, editor-in-chief of CJ: Your Excellency, welcome to Caucasian Journal, and thank you for this opportunity…

14.11.2022 (Caucasian Journal) Our today’s guest is Dr. Ghassan KHALIL, the Representative of UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) in Georgia. Alexander KAFFKA, editor-in-chief of CJ: Dear Dr. Khalil, welcome to Caucasian Journal. You were appointed UNICEF Representative in Georgia in autumn 2018, so it’s exactly four years that you have…

10.10.2022 (Caucasian Journal) What is cybersecurity and how can it affect your life and work? Many people are aware about challenges of cybersecurity, but many others don’t care until getting into a serious trouble. What’s the situation in Georgia in the field of cybersecurity and internet governance? Are we well…

27.09.2022 (Caucasian Journal) We continue with the interviews with Georgia’s leading political experts, heads of think-tanks, and other non-governmental organizations. Our today’s guest is Tinatin BREGVADZE, Chair of the Board of Georgian Center for Strategy and Development (GCSD). Alexander KAFFKA, editor-in-chief of CJ: Dear Tinatin, you are very welcome to…