Alexander Petrosyan

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Opinion: French politicians lured to the east ahead of presidential poll

29 December 2021

Armenia has become a "must visit" destination for those contesting next spring's French presidential elections. Alexandre Petrosyan discusses why, in this oped for commonspace.eu

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Opinion: Armenian-Turkish relations are haunted by a spectre of failure

20 December 2021

"Armenian-Turkish rapprochement attempts are welcome. Dialogue is better than everlasting antagonism. However, the realistic perception of the situation leads one to inevitably conclude that the process would be very difficult and will need time", argues Alexander Petrosyan in this op-ed.

Alexander Petrosyan

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Opinion: Brussels should develop a customised platform to take forward a trialogue with Armenia and Azerbaijan.

28 November 2021

"In their active search of new approaches and strategies, European officials should keep in mind that antagonizing Russia would result in unexpected developments in the region. Instead, stabilization of the situation requires cooperation with Moscow", writes Alexander Petrosyan in this op-ed

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Opinion: On perception and interpretation, and the prospect of the Kaliningradisation of Armenia

10 November 2021

"When playing on Armenian vulnerabilities, both Azerbaijan and Turkey should take into account that each step aimed at increasing fears in Armenia leads to a new level of dependence on Russia", writes Alexander Petrosyan in this op-ed. "In the end, everything is a matter of interpretation and perception", he argues.

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Analysis: The Armenian parliamentary snap election – a way out or a new wave of chaos?

17 June 2021

The 20 June parliamentary elections in Armenia are the most competitive and inclusive in the country’s history with three former presidents challenging the rule of incumbent prime minister, Nikol Pashinyan. In a detailed analysis for commonspace.eu, Alexander Petrosyan looks at the main protagonists and what they stand for, and what is important to watch out for.

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Opinion: Indo-European rapprochement and the competing geopolitics of infrastructure

15 June 2021

With the geopolitical focus shifting towards the Indo-Pacific region and China's growing assertiveness, Indo-European relations become increasingly important. In this op-ed for commonspace.eu, Alex Petrosyan looks at how the EU and India are taking their co-operation to a higher level with the Connectivity Partnership launched in May, and why even closer relations are necessary.

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Commentary: Post-war Armenia – New remedies for old maladies

18 February 2021

Armenia's asymmetric dependence on Russia has cost it dearly, especially during the recent Karabakh war, argues Alexander Petrosyan in this commentary for commonspace.eu. Two projects – the Iran-Armenia railway, and the Iran-Armenia-Georgia gas pipeline – can help restore the balance, he contends.

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Opinion: French politicians lured to the east ahead of presidential poll

Opinion: Armenian-Turkish relations are haunted by a spectre of failure

Opinion: Brussels should develop a customised platform to take forward a trialogue with Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Opinion: On perception and interpretation, and the prospect of the Kaliningradisation of Armenia

Analysis: The Armenian parliamentary snap election – a way out or a new wave of chaos?

Opinion: Indo-European rapprochement and the competing geopolitics of infrastructure

Commentary: Post-war Armenia – New remedies for old maladies