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Ladies of the Caucasus Go Head to Head at Eurovision
Kitsch lyrics, super sleek pop stars in shiny outfits that can be seen planets away and the silent sound of oozing cheese can only mean one thing in the spring time: Eurovision is here.
Yes, the best and worst (well, maybe just the worst) of 39 countries have gathered for another year of frills and thrills, [...]
Unity in Diversity: Overcoming Negative Stereotypes in the South Caucasus
In Tsopi, a Georgian village close to the Armenian border, a group of 80 pupils study together at a dilapidated school with no running water or electricity. Although this scenario might not seem uncommon in parts of the world, the students, who are ethnic Azeri and Armenians might surprise you. Armenians know the Azerbaijani language [...]
Human Rights Violations in South Caucasus, Middle East Continue
The South Caucasus, along with the Middle East seems to be a perpetual hot bed for human rights violations, a major problem that continues to escalate in these war torn and economically unstable regions. Though the issue extends to the citizens in those regions, they have spilled over to activists as well as journalists, which [...]
Azerbaijan Eurovision Probe is Just Another Set Back
Three months ago, all the kitsch and camp musical acts Europe had to offer crowded in the Olympic Indoor Arena in Moscow, Russia for the 54th annual Eurovision competition. When the glitz and glam was over and the musical acts went back to their respective countries, taking along with them their outfits from outer space [...]
Armenia at Eurovision Recap: Controversy and Reactions
In the almost 4 hour cheese fest of all the kitsch, camp and bombastic song and dance Europe has to offer known as Eurovision broadcast on Saturday, May 16, 2009, Armenia, spearheaded by sister act Inga and Anush Arshakyans placed 10th, while Eurovision favorite Norway, with representation from Alexander Rybak took away the grand prize [...]