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Georgia’s relations with neighboring countries are in a backlash. As observers say, that is due to the fact that local leaders of the country make quick and undecided announcements. In general, that is bad, especially in a delicate field like foreign politics. The best example is the recent visit to Tbilisi by president of Estonia …

After the famous statements of Georgian Defense Minister about the fecal masses sold in Russia and Parliament Speaker Nino Burdjanadze’s speech frustrating the Russians at the 100 anniversary of the State Duma in Saint Petersburg, Moscow took a more rigid stance towards Georgia. Following the trade embargo, now Russia may simply oust the Georgians from …

Much of the public comment on Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s recent visit to the United States focused on energy security and Azerbaijan’s southern neighbor, Iran, a focus that reflects Washington’s priorities. But there was a much more significant aspect to the visit, one that stems more from Azerbaijani interests than U.S. priorities. Specifically, Aliyev’s first …

Several days ago, Georgian president Mikhail Saakashvili brought artificial wine to the government session and treated all the ministers. After trying the wine, Saakashvili criticized the ministers (especially the agriculture and justice ministers) for not doing their job and punishing the businesses that produce artificial wine. This means that the Georgian president indirectly agreed with …

Georgia has finally decided to leave the CIS. Georgia is going to make an official announcement concerning this very soon. In his speecch at the school named after Zurab Jvania in the city of Kutasi, Mikhail Saakashvili announced that Georgia doesn’t need the CIS any more. During his speech he criticized Russia, blamed it for …

Yesterday the Russian president wrote a note to the Russian parliament, where he encouraged immigration. “It is very important to encourage the immigration of qualified people in Russia”, wrote Putin. According to “ITARR-TASS” news agency, Russia places second after the U.S. with immigration. Currently there are 10-15 million immigrants in Russia. According to Putin, the …

On May 10, President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent an annual address to the Russian State Duma, which is actually an address to the whole world. “There is an evident tendency to widen the conflict spectrum and this is extremely dangerous,” announced Putin. Based on that, the Russian president placed high emphasis on strengthening the …

Georgian president Sahakashvili has ordered to found a governmental commission with the purpose of discussing the issue concerning leaving the CIS. The commission is headed by the Georgian prime-minister. “The issue of leaving the CIS is being discussed at all levels and ministries, as well as in the ministry of foreign affairs”, said Georgian prime-minister …

The police were suspicious about only one person-tenth grade student Dennis Kulagin, who was taken to the police department. But he was released after 72 hours. According to the Russian prosecutor’s office, Dennis killed Vigen for insulting his lover. But the lawyer of Vigen’s family, Simon Tsaturyan, doesn’t agree with this. He says that the …

Besides the technical and climate factors, almost all experts also consider the “human” factor when stating the reasons for the plane crash. The behavior of the stewards/stewardesses has also been discussed. Should they have gone on with the flight, or did the head of the staff need to decide what to do during the time …