Acts of normality: The potential for Turkey-Armenia rapprochement
After decades of tension, Turkey and Armenia now feel it is in their interest to normalise their relationship – not least to promote trade and to balance against Russian influence
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Richard Giragosian
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Acts of normality: The potential for Turkey-Armenia rapprochement
After decades of tension, Turkey and Armenia now feel it is in their interest to normalise their relationship – not least to promote trade and to balance against Russian influence
Paradox of power: Russia, Armenia, and Europe after the Velvet Revolution
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The absence of Russian soft power in Armenia confirms the perception of many Armenians that Moscow takes their submission for granted
The Eastern Partnership: the view from Armenia
Armenian indecision and a possible reassertion of Russian pressure leaves fewer options for Armenia
Armenia and the Eurasian Economic Union: The view from Yerevan
With the EEU presenting more obstacles than opportunities, Armenia’s best hope is a prudent exit strategy