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Peace in South Caucasus: What Awaits Russia in Armenia?

When assessing the current state in Russian-Armenian relations, we must consider the different visions of Yerevan and Moscow The specifics of Armenian national policy The fundamental basis of Armenia’s foreign policy, both under the leadership of Kocharyan-Sargsyan and in the Pashinyan era,...

22.03.2024

India in the South Caucasus: Implications for Russia, Iran and Turkey

... between the parties, as New Delhi is now preparing to become an observer country of the EAEU in 2024. In this context, Armenia is perceived as a natural extension of the economic union capable of linking the EAEU and India. Third, India's arms supply to Armenia, Russia's only CSTO and EAEU ally in the region, strengthens Yerevan's military capabilities. This, in turn, helps level out the balance of power in the South Caucasus, reducing the risk of a new escalation, which is in line with Moscow's interests. Given ...

19.02.2024

Peace in Southern Caucasus: What Awaits Russia in Azerbaijan?

... now a peaceful region, once again. Sergey Markedonov: Armenian-Azerbaijani Conflict: Last Chapter or More to Come? Peace in South Caucasus is what Russia sought for three decades, but it was restored at a price—a temporary ratcheting up of anti-Russian tendencies in Armenia. Yet, it is beyond any doubt a geopolitical and geo-economic gain or dividend in Russia’s foreign policy balance. Now that the task has been accomplished, it is time we summarized the outcomes of the conflict and determined what adjustments ...

08.02.2024

Armenian-Azerbaijani Conflict: Last Chapter or More to Come?

... constantly oscillating between three options: direct control from the center, self-determination of the autonomy and the integrity of the AzSSR. As a result, the intra-state conflict turned into an interstate confrontation involving various external actors (Russia, Iran, Turkey, the U.S. and the European Union). However, the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict had its own logic and dynamics. And it would be wrong to consider it only as one of the factors (albeit an important one) of the Soviet collapse. The appeal as of February 20, 1988 did not arise out of nothing. It was based ...

09.10.2023

Round Table on Mutual Perception of Images of Armenia and Russia

... the relations between the two countries, highlighted the key contradictions, gave an objective assessment of the current state of relations, and suggested their own ways to overcome the challenges in relations between Moscow and Yerevan. Key Points Russian-Armenian relations continue to develop and strengthen. At the highest levels of power in both Russia and Armenia, the desire to maintain a strategic partnership and develop it is emphasized. At the same time, there are certain challenges in mutual perception ...

29.05.2023

Meeting with Armenian Project NGO Delegation

... (Armenia), visited RIAC On April 16, 2023, a delegation of Armenian Project, scientific-educational non-governmental organization (Armenia), visited RIAC. The meeting participants exchanged information on current and future projects aimed at developing Russian-Armenian relations. During the discussion, possible vectors and formats of cooperation between the two organizations were determined. Elena Karpinskaya, RIAC Director of Programs, represented RIAC at the meeting.

19.05.2023

Karabakh in Crisis: Toward a New Road of Life

... The stark reality is that with no Russian presence in the Caucasus, only Ankara will fill the regional void; not Washington or Brussels. Toward a New Road of Life Pietro Shakarian, Benyamin Poghosyan: From St. Petersburg to Syunik: Reinvigorating the Russian–Armenian Security Alliance t has been more than a month since the blockade on the Karabakh Armenian civilians commenced. The people of the mountainous republic remain firm in their resolve, celebrating the New Year and Christmas holidays despite facing ...

19.01.2023

Russian and Armenian Experts Discussed Promising Paths for the EAEU in the New International Context

... Academic Director of the Center for Comprehensive European and International Studies, National Research University – Higher School of Economics, Program Director of the Valdai International Discussion Club and RIAC Member. Closed-door discussion allowed Russian and Armenian experts to frankly exchange views on challenges and prospects for trade and economic cooperation both among the EAEU member states and with partners in Eurasia. Sergey Chernyshev, Assistant to the Eurasian Economic Commission Trade Minister, ...

19.10.2022

Ukrainian Crisis, Turkey and Eurasia: Who Wins?

... Russia’s attention away from the Karabakh issue. Azerbaijan is unlikely to abuse such a switch, but both Baku and Ankara are closely monitoring the situation. Robert Quinn Carolan: Neck and Neck: Ankara and Moscow in the New ‘Race for Africa’ Armenia also receives its bonuses from the conflict. Tens of thousands of Russians are moving to Yerevan. We are talking, among other things, about active and passionate businessmen working in the IT sector. Armenia has become a convenient hub for them, offering a comfortable cultural environment, the possibility of a long ...

25.04.2022

From St. Petersburg to Syunik: Reinvigorating the Russian–Armenian Security Alliance

... military harmonization . This scenario envisions Yerevan working in tandem with Moscow to promote greater coordination in military affairs, especially in the spheres of air defense, tactical training, and military intelligence. To that end, a joint Russian-Armenian military command center could be established at Kapan, capital of the Syunik Province. Such a center would provide a “half-way” point, connecting the men of the forces of the 102nd Russian Base at Gyumri with those of the Russian peacekeeping ...

03.03.2022
 

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