Iran-Israel escalations reaffirm the need for Armenia to diversify foreign trade

The June 2025 Iran-Israel escalations, though brief, disrupted Armenia’s economic activity on the trade routes passing through Iran, one of its major trade partners. Probability of continuing risks to economic stability and trade have sparked widespread concern in Armenian media and expert circles, surfacing in parallel to the anticipated threats to Armenian security, significantly contingent…

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The book “Middle Corridor” was published in Romania

The book “The Middle Corridor: Navigating Current Realities and Embracing Future Prospects”, jointly developed by the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the CAREC Institute (Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation), has been published in Romania. Authored by 22 scholars from 10 countries (Azerbaijan,…

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The EU’s response to China’s growing influence in Central and Eastern Europe

The 16+1 Initiative, introduced by the People’s Republic of China in 2012, represents a strategic framework aimed at deepening economic and diplomatic engagement with sixteen Central and Eastern European (CEE) states. As a complementary mechanism to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), it was initially lauded for its potential to bolster infrastructure development, enhance trade…

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Role of think tanks in global dev’t: strategy, innovation and social change

Think tanks have significantly expanded their influence in today’s world, becoming key analytical institutions across political, economic, and social spheres. They are not merely research entities—they serve as influential platforms that offer alternative strategies and deliver in-depth, multi-dimensional analyses to decision-makers.  Their independence and objectivity allow think tanks to play a vital role in shaping…

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Our nations want peace

In a world where the post–World War II security architecture is unraveling and global crises are intensifying, the meeting in Abu Dhabi may signify more than the end of centuries-old enmity between Armenians and Azerbaijanis—it could also emerge as a powerful contribution to international peace. While the full details of the meeting have yet to…

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The end of the JCPOA era? Multilateral diplomacy meets military escalation

Following the ceasefire that ended the twelve-day Iran-Israel war, tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program are approaching a pivotal juncture: the imminent expiration of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), signed in 2015. Many of the mechanisms embedded in the resolution, including the critical snapback mechanism, will cease to apply after 18 October 2025, unless…

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