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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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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 ANALYSIS WARNS OF IMPLICATIONS FOR NAGORNO KARABAKH FROM RESURGENT RUSSIA

RSC ANALYSIS WARNS OF IMPLICATIONS FOR NAGORNO KARABAKH FROM RESURGENT RUSSIA

In a special commentary for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), RSC Director Richard Giragosian warned of the implications from Russian aggression against Ukraine and assessed the possible outcome of a similar assertive Russian approach toward Nagorno Karabakh. The analysis, entitled “The Putin Paradigm -- What Next for Nagorno-Karabakh?,” was also published by both the RFE/RL Armenian and Azerbaijani Services.

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RSC ANALYSIS OF ARMENIAN DEFENSE REFORM PUBLISHED BY DE FACTO MAGAZINE

Richard Giragosian

The 17 March issue of the “De Facto” magazine published an analysis of Armenian defense reform by RSC Director Richard Giragosian. The article, entitled “Armenian Military & Security Policy: Regaining a Strategic Balance,” was published in both Armenian and English («Դե Ֆակտո» N93, 2014թ.). The Regional Studies Center (RSC) has a strategic partnership with the Yerevan-based “De Facto” magazine (www.df.am), as part of our broader communications strategy in which the RSC seeks to elevate the level of public discourse and engage in a more balanced debate on issues of critical national importance.

http://www.df.am/news/1895/r-giragosyan_93.html

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GALA TV INTERVIEW WITH RSC DIRECTOR ON UKRAINE CRISIS

Richard Giragosian

In an interview with Armenia’s independent GALA TV, RSC Director Richard Giragosian assessed the Ukraine conflict, arguing that the Armenian government should recognize the Ukrainian government in Kiev and strongly criticizing Russian aggression. The 15 March interview, conducted in English, was dubbed into Armenian:

http://galatv.am/hy/news/ayastany-partavor-e-twanachel-iewi-ishxanutyany-ichard-irakosyan/

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