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Post-Soviet Conflicts Watch examines ongoing conflicts and post-conflict developments in the post-Soviet space. This document analyzes key events and trends in the Russian-occupied regions of Georgia, including Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region, as well as the breakaway region of Transnistria and other areas. It also addresses the Armenian-Azerbaijani peace negotiations following the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War.…
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The article focuses on the major military formations of the 49th Army—brigades, their locations, and affiliated military facilities. Majority of the relevant publicly accessible satellite images are dated circa 2022-2023. The military equipment found on these military bases have been actively utilized in a full-scale war waged by Russia in Ukraine. It has been frequently…
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Should European leaders be seriously discussing the threat of war? Our guest, Tornike Parulava, former Deputy Head of Mission of Georgia to NATO, notes that this shift to an unpopular topic of war is itself a significant signal. If you want peace, prepare for war – an old saying became profoundly relevant for NATO’s current…
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After the 2008 Russo-Georgian War, a military base of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation was deployed on the territory of the Russian-occupied Abkhazia. The 7th Military Base subordinates the 49th Army of the Southern Military District of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Russian military infrastructure present on the territory of occupied…
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On Monday, December 22, GFSIS-E hosted a webinar reviewing key global developments of 2025. The discussion focused on Transatlantic relations, Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Russia-NATO confrontation, U.S.-China and Europe-China relations, as well as prospects for 2026. Speakers: Dr. Natalie Sabanadze, Senior Fellow, Chatham House Mr. Nicolas Tenzer, Senior Research Fellow, CEPA Moderator: Amb. Alex Petriashvili, Former State…
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Armenia’s Foreign Policy The document, known among the parties as the “New Agenda,” comprises over 70 pages and delineates their political commitments. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan announced the adoption of the new strategic agenda for the Armenia-EU partnership, stating that it complements the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement and elevates bilateral relations to a…
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Introduction The first half of December was marked by Ramzan Kadyrov’s expressed willingness to run in the 2026 election for the post of Head of Chechnya. Despite persistent rumours regarding his health, he continues to project an image of himself as a capable and active leader. The North Caucasus has also been targeted by Ukrainian…
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On December 7, 2025, reports emerged indicating that the construction of a transit and logistics hub, also known as a cargo terminal, at the so-called “Enguri checkpoint” in the Gali district of Russian-occupied Abkhazia had reached its final stages. While Abkhazian and Georgian media had periodically reported on new infrastructure developments at the Enguri Bridge,…
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За прошедший период количество новостей о Грузии было небольшим. Внимание прогосударственных медиа, как и на прошедшей неделе, было обращено на расследование BBC о возможном применении отравляющих веществ для разгона демонстраций, а также на реакцию грузинской стороны. Так, премьер-министр Грузии Ираклий Кобахидзе заявил о том, что расследование окончено, признаков применения камита не найдено, а поэтому тему…
