The Republic of Armenia is undergoing its most important geopolitical shift since independence, engaging new country partners and building a new matrix of dependencies in the political, diplomatic, and military spheres. This opening session of the 2024 APRI Forum will draw on regional and international perspectives to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of Armenia’s strategic priorities. It will also shed light on the opportunities and challenges for peace and stability in the South Caucasus.

• Despoina-Ino Afentouli, Executive Director, Institute of International Relations
• Colonel (Retired) Robert E. Hamilton, Head of Eurasia Research, Foreign Policy Research Institute
• Abhinav Pandya, Founder, Director and CEO, Usanas Foundation
• Benyamin Poghosyan, Senior Research Fellow, APRI Armenia
• Moderator: Lara Setrakian, President, APRI Armenia