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Friday, 19 March 2010

Interview
  • Is the grandmaster going to play into Saakashvili’s hands? 2010-03-16 22:27
  • Have the “black” political strategists failed? 2010-03-16 09:39
  • Tusk-like hopes 2010-03-15 09:59
  • A drugs PR-test 2010-03-11 22:36 The Georgian government is going to pass a drugs test at the suggestion of the parliamentary opposition. President Mikhail Saakashvili expressed his readiness to be the first to submit to a hair test, just like in the times when he was Minister of Justice. The humiliating and extravagant way to show that the leader of the country is concerned about the social problem was commented upon by the Georgian and Russian experts.
  • Brothers-in-arms no more? 2010-03-10 22:59 It looks like the epoch of solid friendship between Tbilisi and Kiev is drawing to an end. Ukraine’s new president Viktor Yanukovich is expected to change the anti-Russian policies the republic has been pursuing with Yushenko. Ukraine-Georgia cool-down will most severely reflect on defense cooperation between the countries. Media have got hold of the information that the post of Ukrspetsexport CEO in charge of arms supply to Tbilisi can be offered to Valery Konovalyuk, a member of the Party of Regions, one of the toughest critics of military aid to Saakashvili regime.
  • Saakashvili in search of the way to Russia’s heart 2010-03-09 23:37 According to the Georgian opposition, Mikhail Saakashvili continues seeking contacts with the Kremlin. After the president’s uncle Temur Alasania’s visits to Moscow, the mediate powers were delegated to President of Armenia Serge Sargsyan. GeorgiaTimes interlocutors are commenting upon the prospects of the Armenian diplomacy.
  • Meetings with Putin as gesture of benevolence 2010-03-08 21:44 Georgia’s second politician was greatly honored to be received in Moscow. Ex “Rose revolutionist” Nino Burdzhanadze met with United Russia leader, PM Vladimir Putin. The talks were held behind closed doors rousing hopes in the guest’s heart that Russian-Georgian confrontation could be overcome. GeorgiaTimes’ interlocutors in Tbilisi and Moscow discuss the meaning of Kremlin’s cooperation with Georgian opposition.
  • Several words about Ardzinba instead of an epitaph 2010-03-05 13:57 First President of Abkhazia Vladislav Ardzinba has died in a Moscow hospital. He was 64 years old. His life started in a family of teachers and ended with a great lesson for Georgia. A history professor, he led the people of his country through the hard times and witnessed the complete manifestation of his dream, that is, the revival of Abkhazia’s independence at the end of his life. The role of this person in the contemporary history was estimated by the interlocutors of GeorgiaTimes.
  • Has Yanukovitch denied the recognition? 2010-03-04 09:05 The elected President of Ukraine Victor Yanukovitch has stated that the possibility of recognizing the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia is not on the agenda so far. He explained his position by non-acceptance of the double-standard policy, which most negatively affects the territories with the frozen conflicts. What does Yanukovitch’s statement mean from the standpoint of Ukraine’s future policy line and the prospects of cooperation between Kiev and Moscow? The question was discussed by GeorgiaTimes and Russian political analysts.
  • Giving mouth to Georgia’s trade unions 2010-03-02 22:43 A trade union rally was held in Tbilisi without much fuss. Economic demands of employees were outshone by the change in pre-election configuration of the opposition. What role trade unions play in the country’s policy in light of coming local elections and which politicians reckon with their opinion was what GeorgiaTimes correspondent tried to find out.
Opinions

The Washington Times: a rostrum for Bagapsh

2009-10-16 17:43 A weaker state should thoroughly estimate its opportunities and seek protection of those countries that are sincerely interested in its prosperity and are ready to provide it with military power. Georgia wrongly reckoned upon the US and turned away from Russia which had been supporting its territorial integrity to the last.

After the Tskhinval adventure, Russia has got no other choice other than to recognize the two rebellious republics. Europe did not approve of its step; still, after the report on the reasons of the last year war was revealed Europe had to face a choice as well: whether to justify the violence and support Mikhail Saakaashvili or to listen to Sukhum and Tskhinval.

Finally, the world changed its view of Georgia's conflicts with its former autonomies.

For instance, reporting to newspaper The Guardian, Pierre Morrel, EU Special Representative for the crisis in Georgia pointed out with satisfaction that all the parties of the five-day (not a six-day, according to the Georgian version) war in the South Caucasus including South Ossetia and Abkhazia are taking part in negotiations in Geneva, which celebrated their 1st anniversary yesterday.

Tbilisi does not regard Sukhum and Tskhinval to be the "parties" of the war, shifting responsibility for their actions towards Russia.

As Morel reminds, the eighth round of negotiations will include the issue of providing access for humanitarian supplies to Abkhazia and South Ossetia not only from the south but from the north as well.

As is known, right after the war the republics refused to receive any supplies carried from Tbilisi, while the international missions did not want to carry freights from Russia, having respect for the Georgia law on the so-called occupied territories.

These small steps forward do not give any hope for immediate recognition; still, they show that the voice of Abkhazia and South Ossetia is finally heard by the world.

 

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Salome Batiani

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