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In a comment for The Washington Times, APRI Armenia’s Senior Research Fellow Benyamin Poghosyan referred to the Washington Summit between Armenia and Azerbaijan, emphasizing that the deal reduces the risk of military escalation and creates space for Armenia to focus on rebuilding its economy. However, he also warned that the lack of clarity over transit routes and security guarantees for Armenian citizens and goods represents a risk.

For the leading UAE-based newspaper, The National, Lara Setrakian and Benyamin Poghosyan share their insights on the July 10 Abu Dhabi meeting between the Armenian prime minister and the Azerbaijani president.The article stresses that, while the statements of the sides following the high-level meeting did not include substantive progress on outstanding issues such as border demarcation or transit routes, the fact that a meeting took place significantly reduced the risk of immediate escalation.

In an interview to the CivilNet, APRI Armenia’s Research Fellow Sergei Melkonian, sheds light on the fast-moving conflict between Iran and Israel and what it means for Armenia. The conversation explores what Melkonian warns could be a worst-case scenario, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pursuing regime change with the intention of assassinating Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Meanwhile, the United States appears poised to enter the conflict, based on new warnings from President Donald Trump. Melkonian analyzes the risks of regional escalation, the uncertain future of nuclear talks, and how the crisis could directly impact Armenia, from trade disruptions to potential border instability.

The US–Armenia Strategic Partnership Charter: What does it signify for Armenia–US relations? Which areas does it encompass? What does the security and defense section entail? These and several other questions were addressed in an interview with APRI Armenia’s Benyamin Poghosyan on CIVILNET.AM.

In an article for Commonspace.eu APRI Armenia’s Benyamin Poghosyan analyses Armenia-Azerbaijan relations in 2024, calling it a year of fragile progress and ongoing uncertainties. He argues that although there were some positive developments, including the release of prisoners and steps towards border delimitation, significant obstacles remained.

In an article for Armenpress News Agency, APRI Armenia’s Nvard Chalikyan examines the potential impact of the Trump presidency on the South Caucasus and Armenia. She argues that while Armenia–US bilateral relations are likely to continue on their current path under Trump, the US’s role in regional stability may diminish. Chalikyan recommends that Armenia prioritize strengthening its self-defence capabilities and building deeper relationships with multiple security partners.

Anahide Pilibossian, APRI Armenia’s Vice President of Strategy and Development was honored to be invited to participate in a podcast by The Hague Research Institute for Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus & Central Asia. In the episode “Looking Eastwards,” Anahide discusses the evolving geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus from an Armenian viewpoint.

The elections in Georgia and the US are highly likely to have a profound impact on the South Caucasus. APRI Armenia’s Benyamin Poghosyan in an article for Commonspace.eu considers the implications of the US and Georgian elections for Armenia, outlining four potential election outcomes and their ramifications for regional stability and Armenia’s foreign policy.