Regional Security
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Azerbaijan’s Grievances Over EU Mission in Armenia Stem from Lost Leverage: Swedish MP Arin Karapet
Azerbaijan’s accusations against the EU monitoring mission in Armenia are due to Baku losing leverage to dictate terms, says Swedish MP Arin Karapet.
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Armenia’s Top General Joins NATO Military Chiefs to Address Global Security Threats
From January 15-17, Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan, Chief of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces and First Deputy Minister of Defense, led a delegation to Brussels to participate in the NATO Military Committee meeting. This high-profile gathering brought…
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Iran’s IRGC and Basij to Conduct Large-Scale Military Drills Across the Country
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Basij militia forces of Iran are set to conduct extensive military exercises in the coming days, spanning the entirety of Iran and the Persian Gulf. According to the state-run Tasnim news agency,…
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Yerevan-Baku Flights: Security Strategy or Emerging Challenges?
Over the past five years, 66 flights have been conducted between Yerevan and Baku. This information was provided by Armenia’s Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure in response to a written inquiry. According to the ministry, these flights began in…
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Armenia and France Strengthen Defense Cooperation During Ministerial Meeting in Paris
During his official visit to France on December 17, Armenia’s Minister of Defense, Suren Papikyan, met with French Minister of the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu. The meeting began with an official welcoming ceremony, including a guard of honor and the…
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The U.S. Supports Armenia’s Independence: Meeting Between Defense Chiefs
A milestone in Armenia-U.S. defense cooperation was marked on December 5 as Armenian Defense Minister met with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon. The meeting began with a ceremonial welcome, featuring the national anthems of both nations.…
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Biden’s Letters: New Opportunities or Diplomatic Formality?
Azat TV reports, that the letters addressed by US President Joe Biden to Armenia’s Prime Minister and Azerbaijan’s President have sparked new discussions about the prospects for regional peace. However, how much can these diplomatic steps bring about real change?…