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In my today's interview with 1in.am (in Armenian, link below), we discussed a number of important issues, including: The efforts of the 🇺🇸 United States to establish peace between 🇦🇲 Armenia and 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan, and the issue of the next tripartite meeting in 🇺🇸 Washington. The prospects of a peace guarantee mechanism in 🇦🇲 Armenia, including scenarios without 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan's agreement. The role of the 🇺🇸 United States, 🇪🇺 European Union, and other superpowers, including 🇮🇳 India, in the process of guaranteeing peace. 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan's continued aggressive rhetoric towards 🇦🇲 Armenia, including officially calling Armenia 'Western Azerbaijan', the demographic occupation agenda, the continued demands for an extraterritorial corridor, and the statement of the former Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan about the inadmissibility of Soviet borders. Link: https://lnkd.in/dr_37UDm

📰 **CNN | Sunday News | April 20, 2024** 🌐 🚨 I was with Cátia Bruno, (International Editor at Rádio Observador), at CNN, analyzing the developments in the war in the Middle East, in particular the increase in international pressure on the Netanyahu government due to its actions in Rafah. 🇺🇸 **Change in the US position:** Joe Biden, announced a critical measure: the suspension of the shipment of weapons that can be used in offensives by Israel, maintaining, however, support with defensive weapons. This move reflects growing concern about Israeli actions in Rafah. 🔴 **Netanyahu's Dilemma:** The Israeli Prime Minister is trapped between international pressure and pressure from his own government. 🕊️ **Global Call for Diplomacy:** World leaders, including Biden, call for diplomatic solutions to prevent further escalation of violence. 👇See the link here👇 https://lnkd.in/dZs9Ediw

https://lnkd.in/d8hC6AEu <<This year, Greece marks its 50th anniversary of restored democracy, after a seven-year military junta collapsed following Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus in July 1974. The ensuing period — known as “Metapolitefsi” — aimed to restore the country’s democracy and preserve its national independence. In a year where half the world is voting, Greece’s half-century journey underscores the resilience and adaptability required to maintain democracy, reboot an economy, and reforge geopolitical alliances.>>

🌍 *Excited to share our latest policy paper, "The Next Stage in NATO-Georgia Relations: Filling the Democracy Gap," published by the Georgian Institute of Politics (GIP). It delves into the evolving dynamics of NATO-Georgia relations against the backdrop of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the crucial role of democratic resilience in Georgia's path toward NATO integration. 🔍 *Our analysis underscores the importance of strengthening Georgia's democracy, societal resilience and minimal but effective deterrence capabilities as strategic imperatives for enhancing its partnership with NATO. By adopting a Nordic path towards security sector reform and societal resilience, Georgia can better navigate its Euro-Atlantic aspirations amidst geopolitical challenges. 📈 * In doing so, This paper presents a roadmap for Georgia, emphasizing democratic reforms, transparency in governance, and strategic partnerships as key to transforming perceptions and cementing Georgia's role as a potential security-provider to the alliance. #NATO #Georgia #Democracy #Resilience #Security Link to the document: https://lnkd.in/dpqZJFwm Salome Kandelaki Kornely Kakachia

As this article reminds us Clausewitz saw war as the imposition of will on an adversary but you need to know your 'will' before you can impose it. Whilst Russia and Ukraine are clear in their will the West is not so clear. Until the West is clearer on what the military and political objective is it will be difficult to chart a path towards any sort of victory. An important read.

With Central Europe and the dynamics of regional political cooperation among those states through the many sub-formats getting more and more attention, experts from The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) will present key finding from their recent report at the PISM Washington DC Office. Important to the discussion will be how regional cooperation changed following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and possible directions for the future development of deeper cooperation in the context of NATO and the European Union

What did the citizens answer about the national positions in international relations? To what extent does foreign policy affect their lives and what are the most important benefits of North Macedonia's membership in the EU and NATO? 📈 Check out our infographic with the results from the National Deliberative Poll about the national positions in international relations, that EPI conducted in cooperation with Stanford University from the USA: https://lnkd.in/d8BpTuxu 📄 The more detailed results can be found in the summary with the results: https://lnkd.in/dP9vs49V

Today, I had a stimulating debate with Andrei Stoian on Canal 33 Romania about some pivotal global and national topics. US Presidential Election: We delved into the looming US election and the potential outcomes of the Trump vs. Biden showdown. We explored various scenarios and their global implications, discussing how either administration might impact international relations, trade, and global security. Ukraine's NATO Membership: Another hot topic was Ukraine's possible membership in NATO. We debated the strategic, political, and security aspects of such a move, and how it could reshape the balance of power in Eastern Europe. We also considered the broader implications for NATO and the EU, especially given current geopolitical tensions. Romania's Role in NATO and the EU: Finally, we reflected on Romania's growing influence on the international stage, particularly with our President being a candidate for the position of NATO Secretary-General or possibly an EU Commissioner. This is a significant opportunity for Romania, promising greater influence within NATO and the EU. It's a moment of pride and optimism for us, as it underscores our nation's growing leadership role in shaping European and global policies. These discussions underscore the importance of staying informed and engaged in global affairs, as they have profound implications for our future. #USPolitics #TrumpVsBiden #NATO #Ukraine #GlobalSecurity #Romania #Leadership #EU #InternationalRelations #Canal33 #AndreiStoian #PublicAffairsSolutions

Do not miss this fascinating article in the last issue of International Affairs!