Astamur Tania: “Georgian opposition politician Nika Gvaramia’s statements on a peaceful solution to the conflict are part of domestic political struggle; the Abkhaz issue was raised only to stir emotions”
Vano Abramashvili: I think that we can talk with the Abkhaz even under the conditions of occupation. This simply requires political will and the correct formats.
Tornike Sharashenidze: First and foremost, both sides must acknowledge their mistakes and crimes. After this step, all other processes will proceed more easily.
Astamur Tania and Inal Khashig: Abkhaz language crisis; Georgia’s “When I return to Abkhazia” school contest; Russia’s role in South Ossetia’s presidential resignation
Malkhaz Toria: "Georgian and Abkhaz views of history mirror competing nationalisms. Both sides see Abkhazia as exclusively their own. Dialogue is needed—not to change minds, but to foster deep mutual understanding"
The Abkhaz opposition leader on political disagreements as the main threat to security; on the upcoming parliamentary elections; and on how to convince Georgia to abandon its illusions and recognize Abkhazia as a state.
Journalist Inal Khashig and historian Astamur Tania discuss ways to ease the standoff between the authorities and the opposition and Abkhazia’s role in regional transit projects
