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Stories under this heading cover the South Caucasus – a region encompassing Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, as well as the unrecognised entities of Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Nagorno-Karabakh.

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Opinion: Historical versus real Armenia - Pashinyan's push for a new narrative
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Opinion: Historical versus real Armenia - Pashinyan's push for a new narrative

11 April 2024
Nikol Pashinyan is a populist. Whether on the domestic or international scene, it is difficult to consider him a statesman. Populism defines his words and permeates his actions. But in comparison with those leaders before him, he is also a rarity in Armenia’s post-independence history – he is a democratically elected leader.Nikol Pashinyan is a populist. Whether on the domestic or international scene, it is difficult to consider him a statesman. Populism defines his words and permeates his actions. But in comparison with those leaders before him, he is also a rarity in Armenia’s post-independence history – he is a democratically elected leader. Perhaps, if populism arguably contributed to the last war and the loss of Karabakh it could also be used to usher in a new era of peace and regional integration, coincidentally relegating nationalist narratives and mythologies of old to the annuls of history. It will also prove instrumental to maintaining Pashinyan's rule. In 2013 he already used the slogan of “Real Armenia” but at that time to rally for an Armenia without Serzh Sargsyan. In 2018 it succeeded.
Onnik James Krikorian

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Aliev, Sargsyan, to meet Putin in Sochi seperately.Lavrov said a meeting between them is possible but if and how will depend on two leaders
Aliev, Sargsyan, to meet Putin in Sochi seperately.Lavrov said a meeting between them is possible but if and how will depend on two leaders
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Aliev, Sargsyan, to meet Putin in Sochi seperately.Lavrov said a meeting between them is possible but if and how will depend on two leaders

5 August 2014
The Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said a meeting between the two Presidents is possible, but if and how it will take place will depend on the two Presidents.
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3 August: In a statement issued on Sunday the European Union expressed concern at the latest armed incidents on the line of contact and the Armenia-Azerbaijan border over the last days. The statement said that the European Union calls on both sides to imm
3 August: In a statement issued on Sunday the European Union expressed concern at the latest armed incidents on the line of contact and the Armenia-Azerbaijan border over the last days. The statement said that the European Union calls on both sides to imm
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3 August: In a statement issued on Sunday the European Union expressed concern at the latest armed incidents on the line of contact and the Armenia-Azerbaijan border over the last days. The statement said that the European Union calls on both sides to imm

4 August 2014
3 August: In a statement issued on Sunday the European Union expressed concern at the latest armed incidents on the line of contact and the Armenia-Azerbaijan border over the last days. The statement said that the European Union calls on both sides to immediately respect the ceasefire, refrain from the use of force or any threat whereof, and continue efforts towards the peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The statement added that the EU recalls that it stands ready to engage in renewed efforts towards a political settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and to further contribute to peace-building efforts, in full complementarity with the OSCE Minsk Group.
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2 August: There were more incidents in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone overnight. Azerbaijan says that four of its soldiers have been killed. Armenia says it suffered one fatality. Both sides accuse each other of attempted incursions across the line of
2 August: There were more incidents in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone overnight. Azerbaijan says that four of its soldiers have been killed. Armenia says it suffered one fatality. Both sides accuse each other of attempted incursions across the line of
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2 August: There were more incidents in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone overnight. Azerbaijan says that four of its soldiers have been killed. Armenia says it suffered one fatality. Both sides accuse each other of attempted incursions across the line of

2 August 2014
2 August: There were more incidents in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone overnight. Azerbaijan says that four of its soldiers have been killed. Armenia says it suffered one fatality. Both sides accuse each other of attempted incursions across the line of contact separating their forces. Azerbaijani media is also reporting that Azerbaijani military aircraft are flying over the front line.
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1 August: UPDATED at 1300 GMT - There is still no clear information about the latest incidents on the line of contact separating Armenian and Azerbaijani forces in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. The Azerbaijani side has confirmed that it has suffered
1 August: UPDATED at 1300 GMT - There is still no clear information about the latest incidents on the line of contact separating Armenian and Azerbaijani forces in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. The Azerbaijani side has confirmed that it has suffered
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1 August: UPDATED at 1300 GMT - There is still no clear information about the latest incidents on the line of contact separating Armenian and Azerbaijani forces in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. The Azerbaijani side has confirmed that it has suffered

1 August 2014
1 August: UPDATED at 1300 GMT - There is still no clear information about the latest incidents on the line of contact separating Armenian and Azerbaijani forces in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. The Azerbaijani side has confirmed that it has suffered considerable casualties but there is confusion on the number of those involved. Agence France Presse earlier reported that fourteen Azerbaijani soldiers were killed overnight. The usually well informed Azerbaijani News Agency APA put the numbers between 8 and 9. It however later ran a story from the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry saying that there were eight fatalities over three days. Armenian sources insist that the deaths happened when their forces repulsed an Azerbaijani incursion. They had earlier reported two fatalities between Wednesday and Thursday night. US Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Process, Ambassador James Warlick tweeted that he was seriously concerned with the news and insisted that the cease fire needs to be respected. (source: commonspace.eu with agencies)
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New EU Special Representative meets Armenian leadership as tension on line of contact increases, with both sides reporting fatalities.
New EU Special Representative meets Armenian leadership as tension on line of contact increases, with both sides reporting fatalities.
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New EU Special Representative meets Armenian leadership as tension on line of contact increases, with both sides reporting fatalities.

1 August 2014
New EU Special Representative meets Armenian leadership as tension on line of contact increases, with both sides reporting fatalities.
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26 July: Both Armenia and Azerbaijan report extensive violations of the cease-fire on the line of contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone last night and early this morning. Azerbaijan says that two civilians were injured after extensive Armenian fir
26 July: Both Armenia and Azerbaijan report extensive violations of the cease-fire on the line of contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone last night and early this morning. Azerbaijan says that two civilians were injured after extensive Armenian fir
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26 July: Both Armenia and Azerbaijan report extensive violations of the cease-fire on the line of contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone last night and early this morning. Azerbaijan says that two civilians were injured after extensive Armenian fir

26 July 2014
26 July: Both Armenia and Azerbaijan report extensive violations of the cease-fire on the line of contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone last night and early this morning. Azerbaijan says that two civilians were injured after extensive Armenian fire in the village of Alibayli in the Tovuz District. It also says it has repulsed attempts of infiltration by Armenian reconnaissance groups in Aghdam and Goranboy. Armenia says that there was continuous fire from the Azerbaijani side on a number of villages overnight. It says that it has not suffered any casualties
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New EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus meets President Aliev. Herbert Salber said that the EU is determined to expand relations with the region.
New EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus meets President Aliev. Herbert Salber said that the EU is determined to expand relations with the region.
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New EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus meets President Aliev. Herbert Salber said that the EU is determined to expand relations with the region.

24 July 2014
Herbert Salber said that the EU is determined to expand relations with the region and to contribute to a solution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
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