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Executive Summary: On July 12, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan confirmed that Armenia plans to withdraw from the Russian-dominated Collective Security Treaty Organization. This confirmation follows agreements for Russian border... MORE
Belarus Promotes Economic Interests in Azerbaijan
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Moscow Starting to Regain Positions in South Caucasus
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Geopolitics of the South Caucasus Intensifies
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Moscow Fears Armenia Now Following Same Path as Georgia and Ukraine
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European Mission in Armenia Completes Its First Year Amid Regional Tensions
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Armenia’s Break With Moscow Redefines South Caucasus Geopolitics
Executive Summary: Armenia has announced it is suspending cooperation with the Moscow-dominated Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a signal that Yerevan may soon reduce or even end other forms of... MORE
Kazakhstan Plans to Host Military Drills With Members of Russian-Led CSTO
Executive Summary: Astana plans to pursue a “multi-vector” diplomatic strategy for 2024, engaging more with the CSTO, NATO, and other international organizations and conducting joint military exercises with diverse partners.... MORE
France Agrees to Send Arms to Armenia in Another Blow to Russia’s Regional Influence
In September, Azerbaijan carried out a swift military operation to reclaim full control over the Karabakh region (see EDM, September 20). Since then, Armenia has begun searching for new partners,... MORE