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The Caucasus Digest

OC Media
Georgia
Azerbaijan
Armenia
Nagorno-Karabakh
European Union
Georgian Dream
Russia
Tbilisi
Protests
Ukraine
OC Media
Bashar Al-Assad
Foreign Agent Law
Amulsar Gold Mine
Caucasian Diaspora
Syria
Georgian Dream Party
Iran
COP29
Beslan Siege

Your weekly view into the Caucasus region with the OC Media team. Every week, we break down some of the biggest topics in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and the Russian North Caucasus.

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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 podcast... more

Caucasus Digest hosts Mariam Nikuradze and Robin Fabbro sit down with OC Media's Armenia staff writer Arshaluys Barseghyan to break down the conflict between the Armenian government and Church and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's plans to 'reform' th... more

This week, editor Yousef Bardouka sat down with Armenia staff writers Ani Ghulinyan and Arshaluys Barseghyan to break down the worsening Armenia–Russia relations, from the meeting between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir ... more

OC Media co-founder Mariam Nikuradze and editor Yousef Bardouka sit down with Caucasus Digest co-producer Tamuna Chkareuli to discuss her latest feature for OC Media about the efficacy of the Georgian government's monopolisation of drug addiction tre... more

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Recent Guests

Ani Ghulinyan
Armenia staff writer
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Episode: Examining Armenia's tense relations with Russia
Tamuna Chkareuli
Journalist and producer of the show
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Episode: Feature Spotlight: how Georgia is handling addiction treatment and harm reduction
Mikheil Gvadzabia
Staff writer at OC Media
OC Media
Episode: Has Georgia's repression plateaued?
Javid Agha
OC Media contributor based in Poland
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Episode: Why did Azerbaijan block OC Media's website?
Oleksiy Goncharenko
Ukrainian MP from the European Solidarity Party
Episode: Ukraine's recognition of the Circassian Genocide
Nate Ostiller
Editor at OC Media
OC Media
Episode: The Caucasus and the regime change in Syria
Yousef Bardouka
Editor at OC Media
OC Media
Episode: The Caucasus and the regime change in Syria
Arshaluys Barseghyan
Staff writer at OC Media
OC Media
Episode: The Caucasus and the regime change in Syria
Mariam Nikuradze
OC Media journalist and co-director
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Episode: Shukruti's last stand against Georgian Manganese

Hosts

Robin Fabbro
Host of The Caucasus Digest, OC Media
Mariam Nikuradze
Host of The Caucasus Digest, OC Media
Yousef Bardouka
Editor and co-founder, OC Media; host/guest contributor

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Has Georgia's repression plateaued?
Q: Has the resistance to growing authoritarianism plateaued?
Public protests continue in various forms, including daily observations and weekly marches, but the movement appears quieter on the surface as authorities consolidate control; nonetheless, regional outreach and new groups suggest ongoing momentum.
Has Georgia's repression plateaued?
Q: But then is it any worse than it was before with this new department?
Yes, it's worse in that the repressive measures are now a daily, routinized part of governance, extending into social media and daily life, which signals a systematic change rather than isolated incidents.
Mzia Amaghlobeli's arrest
Q: Can you explain why it is wrong for Mzia to be arrested for slapping a police officer?
While no one denies the act was a violation, the disproportionate response and targeting suggest politically motivated actions against her.
Mzia Amaghlobeli's arrest
Q: Do you think this case against Mzia was a targeted attack on Batumelebi and Netgazeti?
Yes, Mzia's arrest is a direct attack on Batumelebi and signals the broader targeting of critical media voices.
Mzia Amaghlobeli's arrest
Q: What do you think Mzia's arrest says about the current state of the media and media freedom in Georgia?
It sets a dangerous precedent for journalists and indicates a regression in media freedom in Georgia.

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What is The Caucasus Digest about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A concise, region-focused analysis show that covers Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and the broader Caucasus with a steady rotation of regional experts, reporters, and editors from OC Media. Episodes frequently center on church-state dynamics, Armenia–Russia/EU relations, Georgia's policy landscape, media freedom, and civil society, often weaving in on-the-ground reporting from Tbilisi and Yerevan. A notable strength is its strong emphasis on local context, investigative reporting, and how policy changes translate into everyday life, supported by a mix of regular hosts and in-depth guest perspectives. This combination tends to attract listeners who want nuanced, journalism-driven takes on regional politics, governance, human rights, and media... more

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2. Tamuna Chkareuli
3. Mikheil Gvadzabia
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5. Oleksiy Goncharenko
6. Nate Ostiller
7. Yousef Bardouka
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