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The Georgian Paradigm of Peace
Georgia Today
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August 21, 2025
Few people – whether in Georgia (Sakartvelo) or abroad – are aware of a remarkable book already translated into twelve languages: The Georgian Paradigm of Peace by Professor Zurab Khonelidze, president of the Georgian Academy of Education. This...
Zelensky rejects Russia’s push to include China in security plan
Al Mayadeen
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August 21, 2025
Russia has argued that lasting security in Ukraine requires the inclusion of major powers like China, stressing that Western-only guarantees lack credibility. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Russia’s proposal to include China...
Georgian Dream now nothing but a nightmare
The Interpreter
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August 17, 2025
In the trendy Sololaki neighbourhood of Tbilisi, Georgia, faded mansions line the avenues and the cafes and wine bars are bustling. Notably for this chic area, graffiti is everywhere – and not just the tags of bored teens (although there are...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Paulding County in week ending Aug. 23?
West Atlanta News - Georgia
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August 28, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Paulding County...
Two more Georgia paper mills closing
The Union-Recorder - Georgia
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August 21, 2025
Published 1:17 pm Thursday, August 21, 2025 By Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News Service PERRY – International Paper will close two pulp and paper mills in Coastal Georgia, a move that will put about 1,100 employees out of work, the company...
Overview: Russia's strategic influence activity in Estonia 2020–2025
ERR
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August 21, 2025
Relations between Russia and Western countries began moving toward confrontation with Ukraine's "Orange Revolution" and Georgia's "Rose Revolution" in 2003–2004, which Russia interpreted as the penetration of Western liberal values into its sphere...
'Deeply concerned': Georgia Gov. Kemp issues statement following International Paper closure news
WJCL TV - Georgia
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August 21, 2025
FLAGS ARE FLYING -- URGING SWIMMERS TO BE AWARE OF THE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.//// COMMUNITIES ARE ROCKED -- AFTER LEARNING INTERNATIONAL PAPER FACILITIES IN SAVANNAH AND RICEBORO -- WILL SOON SHUTDOWN - *PERMANENTLY. AS WJCL 22 NEWS' GRACE...
Nutritional Wealth: The Coastal Georgia Health Crisis: Why our best leaders are burning out
Bryan County News - Georgia
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August 21, 2025
Mike Thompson Local Columnist Drive through any business district in coastal Georgia at lunchtime, and you’ll witness a peculiar form of corporate theater. Many of our most successful leaders—the ones running our growing businesses, managing our...
Trump’s Armenia-Azerbaijan agreement advanced peace, but Washington can’t let up now
Atlantic Council
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August 13, 2025
The joint peace declaration signed at the White House on August 8 by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is a major step toward advancing stability, peace, and prosperity in the Caucasus and Central Asia....
There will be no trade between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the near future. Economist
1in.am
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August 21, 2025
The peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan may contribute to positive credit trends, according to the international agency Fitch Ratings. Radar Armenia spoke to economist Suren Parsyan on the topic. –According to Fitch Ratings, the peace...
2 gas stations in cities throughout DeKalb County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 23
DeKalb GA News - Georgia
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August 28, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across DeKalb County selling...
China’s EVs Surge Into Georgia, Challenging U.S. Car Dominance
Oil Price
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August 20, 2025
In Tbilisi, whether you are inching through traffic or weaving down side streets, you cannot escape the same slogan splashed across the backs of some passing cars: “Build Your Dreams.” That is a branded motto etched onto vehicles made by BYD,...
Why do many quality tangerines from Abkhazia never reach Russian markets
Fresh Plaza
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August 20, 2025
Abkhazia, a subtropical region on the Black Sea coast of the South Caucasus, is known for its fragrant and flavorful tangerines. However, despite favorable growing conditions, a significant share of the harvest never leaves the orchards. Export to...
Armenia, Azerbaijan strike peace deal with transit route named after Trump
Global News
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August 8, 2025
The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan shook hands Friday at a White House peace summit before signing an agreement aimed at ending decades of conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump was in the middle as Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and...
Friday's letters: The Trump administration: Chaos and hypocrisy at every turn
Greensboro News & Record - North Carolina
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Chaos and hypocrisy There is so much chaos, idiocy and hypocrisy that the Trump administration needs to be called out on, but it would take at least an entire newspaper to do so. He said he would end the wars in Ukraine and Gaza on his first day...
Episode 14: Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
New America - The Thread
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August 21, 2025
Candace Rondeaux: There is a problem with the ceasefire proposal. I mean, this is a little bit of heresy to say this out loud because I think a lot of people kind of see what’s been offered, ceasefire first, then real negotiations, has been the...
Trump the Godfather of Armenia-Azerbaijan Agreement
The California Courier
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On August 8, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, with the US President Donald Trump signed a joint “Declaration” in Washington. Is this a first step towards peace between the two Caucasian rival...
Russia losing grip on the South Caucasus amid regional shifts
Oman Observer
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August 16, 2025
The writer is a former Azerbaijani secy of state, and leader of the country’s united political opposition The peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, announced recently at the US White House, is perhaps the clearest sign yet that Russian...
Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders sign peace agreement at White House summit
CBS News
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Washington — The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan shook hands as they joined President Trump at the White House on Friday for a peace summit where they signed an agreement aimed at ending decades of conflict. The two countries in the South...
How Could the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Accord Benefit Central Asia?
Times of Central Asia
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August 12, 2025
On August 8, Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a peace accord in Washington and committed to the construction of the Trump Route for Peace and Prosperity, a trade route that bisects Armenia, connecting the two parts of Azerbaijan. The deal may have...