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EURASIANET CITES RSC IN ANALYSIS OF ARMENIAN-IRANIAN TIES

EURASIANET CITES RSC IN ANALYSIS OF ARMENIAN-IRANIAN TIES

RSC Director Richard Giragosian was cited in an analysis of Armenian-Iranian relations published by EurasiaNet on April 2. The article, “Why is Russia Silent on Iran’s Gas Courtship of Armenia?” by Marianna Grigoryan, focused on the recent announcement by Armenian Energy Minister Armen Movsisian that Armenia is seeking a nearly 75 percent increase in the amount of natural gas it imports from Iran. Giragosian was cited as expressing doubt over Armenia’s ability to negotiate such a substantial new deal with Iran, arguing that in the wake of Armenia’s sated commitment to join the Russian-dominated Customs Union, it was far from certain whether Moscow would allow Yerevan such latitude. He further added that “the real question is how much freedom and flexibility Moscow will allow Yerevan to have in terms of expanding its relations and energy deals with Tehran.”

http://www.eurasianet.org/node/68226

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RSC BRIEFS VISITING LITHUANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY OFFICIAL

RSC BRIEFS VISITING LITHUANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY OFFICIAL

At the invitation of Lithuanian Ambassador to Armenia Erikas Petrikas, RSC Director Richard Giragosian briefed the head of the Policy Planning Department of the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jonas Daniliauskas, during his visit to Yerevan.  Giragosian presented a broad overview of regional security, with an added focus on Armenian foreign policy and the outlook for reform in the country.  Since attending the EU Summit in Vilnius in November 2013, where the RSC Director met the president and defense minister of Lithuania, the RSC has been actively cooperating with the Lithuanian Ministries of Defense and Foreign Affairs.

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IWPR COMMENTARY ON CRIMEA AND KARABAKH

IWPR COMMENTARY ON CRIMEA AND KARABAKH

The Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR) published a new RSC analytical commentary on March 28 focusing on Crimea and Karabakh, entitled “Armenians Seem Determined to Misread Crimea. Views differ in Armenia and Nagorny Karabakh, but both fail to see risks in backing Russia's stance.”

http://iwpr.net/report-news/armenians-seem-determined-misread-crimea

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RSC BRIEFS VISITING NATO PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY DELEGATION

RSC BRIEFS VISITING NATO PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY DELEGATION

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As an independent “think tank” in Armenia, the Regional Studies Center (RSC) was pleased to host a visiting delegation from the NATO Parliamentary Assembly on March 28 and to provide a briefing focusing on an “Overview of Armenian National Security and Defense Reform.” The RSC briefing consisted of a specific assessment of several issues, including Armenia’s foreign and national security priorities, an analysis of regional security challenges from an Armenian perspective and an overview of Armenian defense planning and reform.

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RSC MARCH 2014 MONTHLY CLOSED BRIEFING

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The Regional Studies Center (RSC) held its latest closed monthly briefing on March 26, providing an analysis of recent political, economic and military security trends in Armenia, but with an added focus on the implications from Russian aggression against Ukraine, followed by an informal “off-the-record” closed discussion (see briefing summary notes below).

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