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Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili (left) met his U.S. counterpart Barack Obama in Washington earlier this week.

Saakashvili Regrets 'Compromises'

Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili says he regrets having compromised on certain reforms during his presidency. More

U.S. President Barack Obama (right) welcomes his Georgian counterpart, Mikheil Saakashvili, to the White House on January 30.

U.S., Georgia Discuss Free-Trade Pact

U.S. President Barack Obama told visiting Georgian leader Mikheil Saakashvili that a free-trade agreement with Tbilisi was a "possibility" and would be a "win-win" situation for both countries. More

Georgian Wine Exports Up

According to Georgia’s state statistics agency, the country’s wine exports jumped nearly 40 percent in value last year to more than $54 million. More

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Caucasus Report -- Blogging The Caucasus

Islamist insurgent leader Doku Umarov (center) recorded his appeal in an undisclosed location.

How Long Will Umarov's Ban On Terrorism Last?

Doku Umarov, the self-styled Caucasus Emirate leader, has resurfaced after a six-month silence and ordered the end of attacks by his fighters on civilian targets in Russia. More

South Ossetian politician Alla Dzhioyeva speaks to her supporters during a rally in Tskhinvali ahead of a disputed presidential election last November.

South Ossetian Acting, Elected Presidents On Collision Course

It seems there is still no end in sight to the political stalemate that has prevailed in South Ossetia ever since disputed presidential elections late last year. More

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Features & Commentary

"Our families were more or less aware of our condition, but we kept many things secret from them," says Captain Memed Zakaradze.

Georgian Captain Recounts Somali Hostage Ordeal

Fifteen Georgian and three Turkish sailors returned home earlier this month after spending 16 months being held hostage by Somali pirates. The ship's 63-year-old captain, Memed Zakaradze, recounts the ordeal.

Bidzina Ivanishvili addresses an audience during the first congress of his Georgian Dream movement in Tbilisi on December 11.

Georgian Philanthropist Ready To Roll

Billionaire philanthropist Bidzina Ivanishvili has officially launched his Georgian Dream public movement, a key step in his bid to seize control of parliament from President Mikheil Saakashvili's United Georgia Movement. Although Ivanishvili's quest faces many obstacles, it's off to a quick start.

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