Interview with Sergey Minasyan about possible scenarios of Iran–Israel military escalation, the stability of Iran’s governance system, as well as Iran–Azerbaijan tensions and their potential consequences for security in the South Caucasus. youtube.com/watch?v=pjv4s6…

CI Director Alexander Iskandaryan participated in the ARPA Institute panel discussion “Security and Democratic Trajectory at a Pivotal Historical Juncture,” addressing current challenges and strategic prospects for Armenia and the South Caucasus. youtu.be/Cb_etkkHDOU?si…

In his interview, Sergey Minasyan discusses the evolving dynamics of the US–Iran confrontation and its broader geopolitical implications. youtu.be/dSIXXi1VcPI

Sergey Minasyan provides an in-depth analysis of the ongoing war against Iran, comparing it to the war in Ukraine and explaining why Iran’s use of asymmetric resistance is an effective strategy. youtu.be/zBuhIRnmaZk

Sergey Minasyan’s interview examines the risks and possible developments for Armenia amid rising tensions around Iran. youtu.be/v2VYICGhZuQ

March 31: CI held a public discussion on strengthening Armenia’s national security policy and expert-state cooperation. Opening: Alexander Iskandaryan, Armen Grigoryan, and Alexandra Cole. Moderator: Sergey Minasyan. Presentor: Artak Shakaryan (IRI) Funded by the UK UK in Armenia 🇬🇧

April 1: a panel discussion “Partnership in Motion: Armenia, the EU, and the Parliaments’ Vision for Closer Integration” took place. Jointly organized by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the CI. Speakers: François-Xavier Bellamy and Andrzej Halicki, and Sargis Khandanyan.

Alexander Iskandaryan about the upcoming elections: "What matters is what comes after..." youtu.be/UKc1gx2DuPc

Alexander Iskandaryan on Armenia–Russia relations, elections, and geopolitical balancing. Public rhetoric vs. real agendas, EU discourse, and regional dynamics shaping Armenia’s political choices. youtu.be/X6kn8zhuGe4

Alexander Iskandaryan on nation-building: youtu.be/i1e2hHrUnps

On Public Radio’s “Without a Footnote,” Sergey Minasyan spoke on the Iran war, its asymmetric strategy, the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran-backed networks, and implications for the South Caucasus & Armenia—including TRIPP risks and opportunities. youtu.be/vdx4lxRBTqo

Sergey Minasyan joined a public discussion on Armenian Public TV analyzing the Moscow meeting between PM Nikol Pashinyan and President Vladimir Putin, the current state of Armenia–Russia relations, key statements, and Armenia’s foreign policy challenges. youtu.be/tEa4mVGe-3E

Alexander Iskandaryan's interview with Echo Baku: The rise of populism and crisis of trust in elites — like Donald Trump's phenomenon — is a natural result of internal US processes and a broader crisis of democratic institutions. youtube.com/watch?v=L9EPTN…

Alexander Iskandaryan's interview on CivilNet about the results of the recent Pashinyan-Putin meeting in Moscow. youtube.com/watch?v=EVUNqh…

Sergey Minasyan discusses Armenia–Russia relations and the upcoming elections, noting that Russia’s statements on the EU, aviation, and gas act as hybrid pressure tools aimed at influencing Armenia’s domestic political landscape ahead of the elections. youtu.be/6ZPABu9xeg0

Sergey Minasyan analyses the situation in the Middle East and Armenian-Russian relations following the Moscow meeting. youtu.be/B1pEq__JJsU

Sergey Minasyan’s interview on the outcomes of the Iran–US war, shifts in South Caucasus security architecture, Armenia’s security diversification (India, France, EU monitoring mission), current Armenia–Russia relations in light of 2020–2023. youtu.be/IcXhvfvi2jA

Sergey Minasyan’s interview on the Armenia–EU relations, in the context of the meeting between Ararat Mirzoyan and Kaja Kallas, the upcoming EU summit to be held in Yerevan in May, and the establishment of a second EU monitoring mission in Armenia. youtu.be/Ohw64AX2Dk4

On April 17, the CI presented its new book “The South Caucasus: Trends and Prospects in the Context of the War in Ukraine.” It features contributions from international scholars based on a 2024 conference in Yerevan, financed by UK International Development.

What developments are expected around Iran and how do they affect the Armenian-Azerbaijani process? Political scientist Sergey Minasyan's observations on the new regional geopolitical landscape and Armenia's opportunities. youtu.be/cXF3hzyQSUs