{"id":1417,"date":"2026-09-07T11:55:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T11:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demsecinstitute.org\/?p=1417"},"modified":"2026-09-07T11:56:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T11:56:20","slug":"armenia-at-a-crossroads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demsecinstitute.org\/?p=1417","title":{"rendered":"Armenia at a Crossroads"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@TheGeopoliticsReview\"><\/a>Armenia is undergoing a significant period of political and geopolitical change, with important implications for the wider South Caucasus. In this episode of The Geopolitical Review, I&#8217;m joined by Professor Rick Fawn to examine Armenia\u2019s recent elections, the country\u2019s evolving foreign policy and its changing relationship with Russia. We also explore the wider regional balance of power, emerging infrastructure projects and the strategic interests shaping the South Caucasus. The discussion considers what Armenia\u2019s shifting geopolitical position means for relations with its neighbours, the prospects for regional peace and cooperation, and the potential future of the South Caucasus as Russia\u2019s influence evolves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Armenia at a Crossroads\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2jENuDrod7c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Topics discussed include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Armenia\u2019s recent elections and domestic political developments \u2022 Armenia\u2019s changing relationship with Russia <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Shifts in Armenian foreign policy <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Geopolitical competition in the South Caucasus <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Regional infrastructure and connectivity projects \u2022 The prospects for peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 The future of regional cooperation and stability Join us for an in-depth discussion on Armenia, Russia and the evolving geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rick Fawn and Jason Bruder&#8217;s new book: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rienner.com\/title\/The_Contested_Black_Sea_Region\">Lynne Rienner Publishers | The Contested Black Sea Region<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Armenia is undergoing a significant period of political and geopolitical change, with important implications for the wider South Caucasus. 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