Donate

Abkhazia

Zhemal Gamakharia, Chairman of Abkhazia’s Supreme Council, a regional-level parliament.

Georgian politicians from Russian-occupied Abkhazia run a ‘government-in-exile’

Leaders

Many people living in Georgia  who fled Abkhazia in 1993 now say they are dissatisfied with the politicians in charge of their needs.  

Many of Tskaltubo's sanatoriums will soon be renovated and reopened to tourists once again through an initiative funded by the government and private investment.

Longtime refugees in Georgia say goodbye to the Soviet-era sanatoriums they called home

Displacement
The Soviet-era central government complex in Sukhumi was nearly destroyed during the destructive 1992-93 war of secession that killed more than 20,000 people and forced more than 200,000 ethnic Georgians from their homes.

Abkhazians are missing out on Russia’s $51 billion Olympic party

Conflict & Justice

The West responds to Russia

Russia ups the ante

Tell us about your experience accessing The World

We want to hear your feedback so we can keep improving our website, theworld.org. Please fill out this quick survey and let us know your thoughts (your answers will be anonymous). Thanks for your time!

U.S. diplomacy in Georgia

Global Politics

The eruption of the crisis in Georgia has triggered questions about the power and influence of the U.S. in that region.

Backstory of Russian-Georgian conflict

The history, events and factors that led to the current conflict between Russia and Georgia.

Why the Collapse of the Soviet Union Sparked Fierce Nationalism

Global Politics

A longing for order in Russia and the former Soviet republics is a reoccurring theme in Lawrence Scott Sheets’ new book , “8 Pieces of Empire: A 20-Year Journey through the Soviet Collapse.”

The World

Controversial Domino Tournament

Global Politics

We want you to name the city near the eastern coast of the Black Sea where this year’s world domino championship took place.

The World

French diplomacy with Russia

Global Politics

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent Jonathan Marcus about today’s meeting between the presidents of France and Russia.

We respect your time, attention and privacy

This is a news website, not a click casino. We do NOT employ deceptive behaviors, display annoying ads or use third party cookies and trackers to monetize your visit or help advertisers track you across the internet.

Simply, we ask that you would consider a donation to support the journalism we produce every weekday. Thank you.

This is The World

The World is a public radio program and podcast that crosses borders and time zones to bring home the stories that matter.

Follow The World

Subscribe to The World’s Latest Edition podcast for free using your favorite podcast player: