Virtual events

Online discussion in collaboration with Heinrich Boell Foundation Yerevan Office – South Caucasus Region Event Partner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIc5P-E-bXw On February 8, 2024, the Heinrich Boell Foundation Yerevan Office – South Caucasus Region, in collaboration with APRI Armenia, held an online discussion titled “EU-Armenia Relations: Harnessing the Momentum.” Armenia and the EU are experiencing an unprecedented momentum in their relations. In his address at the European Parliament in October 2023, Prime Minister Pashinyan stated that Armenia “is ready to be closer to the European Union, as much as the European Union considers it possible.” Yet, while the directions of closer cooperation are taking shape, a recent report published by APRI Armenia in cooperation with hbs Yerevan Office suggests that the EU and Armenia lack a longer-term strategic vision for their relationship. It also remains unclear whether the EU is willing and able to adequately respond to Armenia’s security needs – against the backdrop of the continuing risk of Azerbaijani aggression against Armenia and Armenia’s historical alliance with Russia.  Speakers: H.E. Dirk Schuebel, EU Special Envoy for the Eastern Partnership, European External Action Service H.E. Tigran Balayan, Ambassador, Mission of the Republic of Armenia to the European Union Viola von Cramon, Member of the European Parliament Marie Dumoulin, Director, Wider Europe program, European Council on Foreign Relations Anahide Pilibossian, Vice President of Strategy and Development, APRI Armenia. Moderator: Sonja Schiffers, Director, Heinrich Böll Foundation Tbilisi Office – South Caucasus Region

Joint webinar with Candid Foundation Event Partner: https://vimeo.com/896100464?share=copy This year has seen an acceleration of Germany’s engagement with Armenia against the backdrop of the fallout of Nagorno-Karabakh and renewed tensions with Azerbaijan. While the European Union-led negotiation process seems to have stalled since, Germany appears to have intensified its dialogue with Armenia, with recent visits of high-ranking German officials, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the President of the Federal Intelligence Service. Given its economic and political capital with both Armenia and Azerbaijan, how can Berlin play a greater role in supporting the journey of building a lasting peace? What are and should be Germany’s priorities in engaging with Armenia? This webinar, co-organized by the Candid Foundation and APRI Armenia, helps provide some answers to these questions.   Speakers: Leo Wigger, Associate Partner, Candid Foundation Dr. Stefan Meister, Head, Center for Order and Governance in Eastern Europe, Russia, and Central Asia, German Council on Foreign Relations Dr. Sonja Schiffers, Director, Tbilisi Office–South Caucasus Region, Heinrich Böll Foundation Lara Setrakian, President, APRI Armenia  Moderator: Anahide Pilibossian, Vice President of Strategy and Development, APRI Armenia.

Joint APRI-MPIC Virtual Dialogue Event Partner: https://vimeo.com/847296083 The Applied Policy Research Institute of Armenia (APRI Armenia) and the Media, Promotion, Innovations, Consulting Association (MPIC) have organized a joint Virtual Roundtable to discuss the prospects of the Black Sea energy submarine project and the benefits it can bring to the three countries of the South Caucasus and European Union (EU) member states. Opening Remarks: Andrzej Klymchik, Founder, MPIC Speakers: Ambassador Valeri Chechelashvili, Board Member, GSAC Eugenia Gusilo, Director, Romania Energy Center (ROEC) Kanan Jafarov, Business Development Manager (FSU countries and Eastern Europe), B.B. Energy Benyamin Poghosyan, Senior Research Fellow, APRI Armenia Moderator: Lara Setrakian, President, APRI Armenia

APRI Virtual Town Hall https://player.vimeo.com/video/831546139?title=0&app_id=122963 APRI Armenia organized a Virtual Town Hall on Stepping Up Healthcare in Armenia, building on the World Bank 2022 review of Armenia’s Human Capital, with the insights of our Senior Fellow in Public Health, and Policy Advisor to the Ministry of Health, Dr. Kim Hekimian. Speaker Kim Hekimian, Senior Fellow in Public Health, APRI Armenia Moderator: Anahide Pilibossian, Vice President of Strategy and Development, APRI Armenia

Joint APRI-EPC Online Policy Dialogue Event Partner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4EbMb1WrUQ Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia are all part of the Eastern Partnership framework, and over the years, the EU has strengthened its security role in the region.  ​The European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in Georgia has been deployed since 2008. A Mission in Armenia (EUMA) was established early 2023, which contributes to maintaining security in conflict-affected areas and building confidence between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Additionally, the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, has been facilitating talks between the two countries towards a comprehensive peace treaty.  ​This joint APRI Armenia-EPC online Policy Dialogue focused on the EU’s geopolitical significance in the region and the security challenges on the ground, including those concerning relations with Russia.   ​Welcoming Remarks: Anahide Pilibossian, Vice President of Strategy and Development, APRI Armenia Panel Discussion: Kakha Gogolashvili, Director of EU Studies, Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies (Rondeli Foundation) Toivo Klaar, EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia Benyamin Poghosyan, Senior Research Fellow, APRI Armenia Zaur Shiriyev, Analyst, South Caucasus, International Crisis Group Moderator: Amanda Paul, Senior Policy Analyst, European Policy Centre