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Analyses | | Wojciech Górecki

Armenia a non-binding pledge to leave the CSTO

… In remarks to parliament on 12 June, Armenia’s prime minister Nikol Pashinyan said that his … Organisation (CSTO). When an opposition MP asked why Armenia is still a member of this alliance even though … clarified that the prime minister had not said that Armenia was leaving the CSTO, but merely that it would …
Analyses | | Krzysztof Strachota

The archbishops revolt the culmination of anti-government protests in Armenia

… On 26 May, the anti-government protests in Armenia which have lasted for over two weeks, reached … Bagrat Galstanyan of the Tavush diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church. He is the leader of the … belonged to Azerbaijan but had been controlled by Armenia for over 30 years. In more general terms, the …
Analyses | | Wojciech Górecki

Armenia between the West and the threat of war

… On 5 April, an unprecedented Armenia-EU-US summit took place in Brussels, with the participation of Armenian prime minister Nikol Pashinyan, President of … The Western leaders expressed their support for Armenia’s European aspirations, pledged assistance for …
Analyses | | Krzysztof Strachota, Andrzej Wilk

Russia is withdrawing its forces from Nagorno-Karabakh

… the basis of a trilateral ceasefire agreement between Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia, which was signed on 10 … territories which had thus far been controlled by the Armenian separatists, and ensuring the security of the demarcation line and protecting Armenian civilians. In its peak period it comprised …
OSW Commentary | | Wojciech Górecki

The EUs ambivalent neighbours Brussels on the South Caucasus

… infighting in Georgia and in mediation between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and enhanced its economic … Georgia’s integration with the EU. Negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan have lost momentum, and another … violations and electoral irregularities in Georgia. [4] Armenia, for its part, opted not to sign an association …
Analyses | | Krzysztof Strachota, Miłosz Bartosiewicz

Putin visits Baku a partnership of convenience

… of regulating the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia, it advocated the development of the … cooperation with the West and effectively marginalised Armenia, which until recently was Russia’s ally. A string of military successes in its conflict with Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh in 2020–3 has enabled it …
OSW Commentary | | Wojciech Górecki

Azerbaijan in 2024 dizzy with success

… of an external threat. The long-lasting conflict with Armenia also had important social (the influx of … would benefit it. At the same time, unlike Georgia and Armenia, it has stayed out of political blocs, showing … Aliyev’s popularity is genuinely very high. Azerbaijan-Armenia: peace on the former’s terms Although Azerbaijan …
Analyses | | Miłosz Bartosiewicz, Wojciech Górecki

The Azerbaijani aircraft crash Moscow comes under pressure from Baku

… In particular, Azerbaijan wants Russia to pressure Armenia into agreeing to an extraterritorial corridor to …
OSW Commentary | | Iwona Wiśniewska, Maciej Kalwasiński

Russias weak spot the financial sanctions are working

… Foreign banks, primarily those from China, Turkey, Armenia, and Kazakhstan, have increasingly refused to … 20% year-on-year) were reported by Turkey, Armenia, the EU, and Kazakhstan. In contrast, shipments … statistical offices of Turkey, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Georgia, and China. …
Analyses | | Wojciech Górecki

In a cool climate controversy over the COP29 conference in Baku

… in a forced exodus of approximately 100,000 Karabakh Armenians. In this context, Aliyev’s criticism of France (which supports Armenia), was notable and was enthusiastically received, …