Diverse viewpoints in search of effective solutions to conflicts in the South Caucasus
By Gayane Zakaryan Armenian authorities continue to view forcibly displaced residents of Nagorno-Karabakh with suspicion, often treating them as potential supporters of former presidents Robert Kocharyan and Serzh Sargsyan, both of Karabakh origin. Officials and pro-government circles have warned against their political mobilization, at times encouraging public hostility toward them....
Since its launch in November 2023, the Line of Contact initiative has created a platform where Armenian and Azerbaijani experts and civil society representatives have regularly come together for solution-oriented discussions.
In the 100th episode of the programme “Line of Contact”, political analysts Areg Kochinyan and Farhad Mammadov discuss the latest press conferences held by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, and the prospects of a peace agreement being signed in the near future as well as...
Political analysts Areg Kochinyan and Farhad Mammadov discuss current events on the weekly “Line of Contact – Events of the Week"
In this episode of the “Line of Contact — Current Topic” programme on CivilNet, experts Lala Jumaeva from Baku and Samvel Meliksetian from Yerevan discuss how academic research can to help rethink the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict, shape a constructive agenda, and sustain dialogue between the two societies. In a region where...
The path to overcoming the conflict between the Armenian and Azerbaijani societies lies not only in the official negotiations, but also in the involvement of broad sections of society. Expert dialogues in the media, informative mutual visits, and cooperation in scientific or professional spheres help societies to get to know...
The 61st Munich Security Conference, held from 14 to 16 February, sent shock waves through international politics. In his speech at the conference, the U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, harshly criticised European policy. The equally harsh reaction from European leaders gave many analysts reason to believe that the Euro-Atlantic partnership...
The trial of Armenian prisoners of war and other detained Armenians, including the former leadership of de-facto Nagorny Karabakh, continued in Baku last week, provoking strong emotional reactions in Armenia. Political and public circles have started to demand from the Armenian government to include the issue of the detainees in...
Despite ongoing political negotiations, ‘on the ground’ the issue of unblocking transport communications between Armenia and Azerbaijan has made little progress. The issue remains hyper-politicised. The acute lack of trust between the parties due to the longstanding conflict, as well as the presence of various interests of third countries, have...
