Georgia On My Mind

• Peak Predictions 3 years ago Over the course of the last few months I have made several predictions about the timing and severity of Georgia’s fourth wave. (Note: I am referring here to Georgia the country, not the US state.) Given that we appear to … Continue reading →
• My New Substack 3 years ago For several reasons, I’ve decided to open up a new substack website. One, for a long time I’ve been wrestling with keeping the focus of this site on Georgia while also addressing topics I’m interested in outside of Georgia.  Wondering … Continue reading →
• Perspectives on Georgia's "Western Orientation" 3 years ago As more and more analysts question the strength and durability of Georgia’s “Western orientation”, it becomes increasingly important to gain a clear understanding of what “Western orientation” actually entails in Georgia, and how useful it actually is as a conceptual … Continue reading...
• Coronavirus in Tbilisi - July 11th, 2021 3 years ago I am going to make this the last regular, weekly coronavirus in Tbilisi update.  Coronavirus just isn’t occupying my mind the way it used to be, and just reporting numbers off a spreadsheet without in-depth, critical analysis doesn’t feel like … Continue reading →
• Pride and Politics 3 years ago Today, Tbilisi Pride called off the “March of Honor” in light of threats, intimidation, and actual violence against journalists and activists.  This was not at all unexpected: in my predictions post, I had given it only a 30% chance that … Continue reading →

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