Academic Freedom Under Threat in South Caucasus
Silencing Dissent: Government Interference Threatens Academic Freedom in Armenia and Georgia
A media and education professor at Tbilisi State University has warned that discussions about academic freedom may violate Georgian law, according to reporting by Hetq. Prof. Mariam Gesamia, founder of Media Voice and a specialist in media and education, indicated that conversations on the topic could expose individuals to legal risk under current Georgian legislation.
The report highlights concerns about government interference in academic institutions across the South Caucasus region, raising questions about the ability of scholars and educators to freely discuss and teach sensitive topics. The situation reflects broader tensions between state authority and institutional independence in the region.
