Dr. George Vlad Niculescu has been interviewed by the news agency caliber.az
Dr. George Vlad Niculescu, our Head of Research, has been interviewed by the news agency caliber.az. on the current situation in the South Caucasus and the prospects for a peaceful regional future with a focus on Armenia-Azerbaijan relations. Read the interview here (as published in Russian) and its original English version.
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan was recently interviewed by Jeanene Mitchell
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan was recently interviewed by Jeanene Mitchell on behalf of Daha Jaxshi on “Perspectives from Armenia on the Brussels Trilateral Summit” of President I. Aliyev and Prime-Minister N. Pashinyan hosted by the President of the European Council, C. Michel. LISTEN HERE
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan was recently the guest of the Armenian News Network “GROONG”
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan was recently the guest of the Armenian News Network “GROONG” for their Week Review of developments in, and around Armenia. LISTEN HERE
Dr. George Vlad Niculescu has been interviewed by the news agency caliber.az
Dr. George Vlad Niculescu, our Head of Research, has been interviewed by the news agency caliber.az. on his expectations from the meeting in Brussels hosted by the president of the European Council, Charles Michel, between president Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and prime-minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia, as well as on the possible outcomes of the visit at the NATO HQ of president Aliyev. Read the interview here (as published in Russian) and its original English version
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan was recently interviewed by Anadolu Agency
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan was recently interviewed by Anadolu Agency: “There is one faction that is entirely opposed to any sort of normalization with Turkey, largely due to their recent conflicts rather than the historical disputes. A second group believes direct dialogue between Armenia and Turkey, not through mediators, is necessary to resolve outstanding issues, but they still harbour hostility toward Turkey for its support to Azerbaijan. The third group supports Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s views on relations with Turkey. They are in favour of overlooking Turkey’s role in last year’s Karabakh conflict and opening new channels for dialogue to achieve peace and normalization. READ MORE
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has recently co-authored with professor Pietro Shakarian a paper on “Moscow’s Caucasian Conundrum: Turkish-Russian Relations and the Limits of Strategic Competition”
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has recently co-authored with professor Pietro Shakarian a paper on “Moscow’s Caucasian Conundrum: Turkish-Russian Relations and the Limits of Strategic Competition” published by the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC): “Between Ankara’s actions and a growing NATO build-up in Ukraine, Moscow faces one of the greatest security challenges it has confronted since 1991. How Russian President Vladimir Putin and his administration will deal with it remains to be seen. One thing is very clear: the Kremlin’s patience is not infinite” concluded the paper. READ MORE
EGF Affiliated Experts Benyamin Poghosyan and Fuad Shahbazov were recently interviewed by Aljazeera
EGF Affiliated Experts Benyamin Poghosyan and Fuad Shahbazov were recently interviewed by Aljazeera and quoted by an article “Armenia and Azerbaijan’s New-Old Border War” published on November 19th 2021. While the latter opined that: “Yerevan is not ready for concessions on a transit route and I guess Baku lost patience. It was hoping to resolve the issue before the winter during a planned November meeting in Moscow which was postponed.” the former thought that “Azerbaijan’s strategic goal is to establish at least de facto control over Syunik province. President Aliyev of Azerbaijan has stated many times publicly that Syunik province artificially separates the Turkic world spanning from Istanbul to Kazakhstan. READ MORE
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan co-authored an article for Civilnet.am and the International Affairs Review on “It is time for Armenia to take India seriously”
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan co-authored an article for Civilnet.am and the International Affairs Review on “It is time for Armenia to take India seriously”. The authors have concluded that: “Armenia has a real chance to move beyond the routinely clichéd discussions about thousand years long India – Armenia friendship and ask for Indian support to counter Turkish pressure. In that case, India may provide Armenia with different kinds of assistance – political, military, and economic, including the construction of the new highway connecting Armenia with Iran.” READ MORE
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has recently published an Expert Opinion with the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies (GFSIS)
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has recently published an Expert Opinion with the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies (GFSIS) on “Armenian Foreign Policy Priorities after the 2021 Parliamentary Elections”. He noted: “The biggest challenge for the new Armenian government, however, is the future of Nagorno-Karabakh. As of now, Armenia has de facto dropped its obligations as a security guarantor of Karabakh. It only provides financial assistance to the region by paying salaries, pensions and covering costs to construct new houses. The security of Armenians living in Karabakh depends entirely on Russian peacekeepers”. READ MORE
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has recently published an op-ed on “The Mess along the Goris–Kapan Highway: Reasons and Implications”
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has recently published an op-ed on “The Mess along the Goris–Kapan Highway: Reasons and Implications” for the “Armenian Weekly”. He noted: “Currently, Syunik presents an interesting situation. It hosts armed forces and police units of three countries – Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia. A traveller to Syunik may perceive that it is a contested area with a lack of understanding of which state is responsible for what.[…] At first, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia were mainly part of this spectacle; now Iran has been dragged in.” READ MORE
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has been quoted in an article on “The View from Yerevan on Belarus-Russia Integration
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has been quoted in an article on “The View from Yerevan on Belarus-Russia Integration” recently published on civilnet.am: “I don’t exclude [the possibility] that Russia will try to use these models also within the Eurasian Economic Union. Of course, this will also have an impact or implication for Armenia because Armenia is a member of the Eurasian Economic Union. READ MORE
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has published on civilnet.am a new article on “What is Armenia’s Position on the Future of Karabakh”
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has published on civilnet.am a new article on “What is Armenia’s Position on the Future of Karabakh”: “Experts and analysts have already reacted to the uncertain and vague formulations regarding this issue in the five-year government plan, approved very recently by Armenia’s legislature. On the one hand, Armenia’s leadership continues to refer to the essential need to establish self-determination for Karabakh through negotiations; on the other hand, they are unwilling to participate in events that mark the 30th anniversary of the declaration of the Republic of Artsakh. READ MORE
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has published on indrastra.com a new article
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has published on indrastra.com a new article on “To Boost Armenian Economy, Economic Cooperation with China is a Must”. He has noted that: “The booming IT sector of Armenia is another opportunity for the fostering of bilateral economic ties. Dubbed as a start-up nation and the Silicon Valley of the Caucasus, Armenia has registered more than 20 percent of annual growth in IT in recent years. Many Armenian IT companies work for foreign markets. Given the astonishing growth of the Chinese IT market, there are vast untapped resources for Armenian companies to cooperate with their Chinese counterparts” READ MORE
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has published on commonspace.eu a new article
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has published on commonspace.eu a new article on “Under President Raisi, Iran Remains Interested in the South Caucasus”. At the end of this new piece he noted that: “The visit of the Armenian prime minister, Pashinyan, to Tehran to take part in the inauguration ceremony of the newly elected Iranian president and his meeting with Raisi were the steps towards the right direction. Pashinyan was one of the few leaders – along with Iraqi President Barham Salih and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani – to participate in the ceremony, and this underscored the significance of relations with Iran for Armenia in the post-2020 Karabakh war context.” READ MORE
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has been interviewed by the Aravot Daily on routes to connect Azerbaijan to Nakhichevan via Armenia
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has been interviewed by the Aravot Daily on routes to connect Azerbaijan to Nakhichevan via Armenia. He concluded: “No public statement says that the railway connecting Azerbaijan to Nakhichevan and the highway must pass through the Syunik province (of Armenia). […] There are a number of alternative routes that would connect Azerbaijan to Nakhichevan via Armenia. At the same time, the Russians should be informed that we understand that this corridor is for you to have a railway and road connection with Turkey and Iran without entering the territory of Georgia. READ MORE
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has published a new paper on “Armenians misjudged Iran's calculations in the South Caucasus”
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has published a new paper on “Armenians misjudged Iran's calculations in the South Caucasus” with the “KarabakhSpace.eu” website. His new paper concluded that:”Tehran knows Russia and Turkey well and can navigate between them. But the absence of Russia from the South Caucasus will create a vacuum which may result in a significant increase of the US influence, posing a formidable challenge for Iranian vital national interests.” READ MORE
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has published a new paper discussing “Armenia-Iran Relations and their Perspectives after the 2020 Karabakh War”
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has published a new paper discussing “Armenia-Iran Relations and their Perspectives after the 2020 Karabakh War” with the “New Geopolitics” Research Network. His paper concluded that “There is a convergence of the long-term interests of Armenia, Iran, Russia, and potentially China. As the first step to revive its regional policy after the 2020 defeat, Armenia should offer Iran and Russia to launch a trilateral Armenia – Iran – Russia cooperation format, similar to Azerbaijan – Iran – Russia, and Azerbaijan – Iran – Turkey formats. READ MORE
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has published a new Opinion Paper discussing “The Regional Security Dynamics of the South Caucasus After the 2020 Karabakh War”
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has published a new Opinion Paper discussing “The Regional Security Dynamics of the South Caucasus After the 2020 Karabakh War” with the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies (GFSIS). His paper concluded that the South Caucasus remains a volatile region with the intersection of the interests of many regional and global players. As the world order continues its transformation from the unipolar to the multi-polar system, the region’s future depends on the developments in Russia-US relations. READ MORE.
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has published a new comment on “Biden's G-moment should not be interpreted as a shift in US policy towards the South Caucasus” for Commonspace.eu
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has published a new comment on “Biden's G-moment should not be interpreted as a shift in US policy towards the South Caucasus” for Commonspace.eu. He argued that although president Biden's use of the word "genocide" was a significant moral victory for the Armenian people, the geostrategic implications for the South Caucasus should not be exaggerated. In the complex web of current US-Turkey relations, this is only one of the available tools, and points of contention. It will not ruin bilateral relations between the US and Turkey, but it will make president Erdogan's domestic agenda more problematic. READ MORE.
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has published a new article on “The Future of Nagorno-Karabakh” for the “New Geopolitics Research Network”
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has published a new article on “The Future of Nagorno-Karabakh” for the “New Geopolitics Research Network”. He argued that the future of Nagorno-Karabakh is unclear and murky. Regardless of the results of the upcoming June 20 snap parliamentary elections in Armenia, her dependence on Russia will not decrease. That will be the case, since in all scenarios for the future, the key variables are Russia’s vision and Kremlin’s capabilities to protect its interests in the South Caucasus. READ MORE.
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has participated in an online discussion with the Belt and Road Institute of Sweden
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has recently participated in an online discussion with the Belt and Road Institute of Sweden on the opportunities for Armenia within the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative. WATCH on YouTube.
EGF Affiliated Expert Fuad Shahbazov has recently published a new article on "The Revival of Islam: How Do External Factors Shape the Potential Islamist Threat in Azerbaijan?"
EGF Affiliated Expert Fuad Shahbazov, a Baku-based policy analyst, has recently published a new article on "The Revival of Islam: How Do External Factors Shape the Potential Islamist Threat in Azerbaijan?" in the well-known International Counter-Terrorism Review run by the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism at the IDC Herzliya. This article provides a comparative analysis of Islam's historical role in Azerbaijan, overviewing the Soviet and post-Soviet periods. It also examines the growing role of radical Islamic thought in the fragile South Caucasus region, which was shaped by influential external factors. READ MORE.
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has recently been interviewed by EURONEWS
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan has recently been interviewed by EURONEWS on recent developments of the ongoing political crisis in Armenia. READ MORE.
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan contributed his analysis on Armenia’s relations with the EU and the EAEU
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan contributed his analysis on Armenia’s relations with the EU and the EAEU and evaluations of their political, economic and energy impacts to a recent publication of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung: "Armenia’s Precarious Balance: The European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union". READ MORE.
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan was interviewed by the Baku-based "TOPCHUBASHOV" think-tank
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan was interviewed by the Baku-based "TOPCHUBASHOV" think-tank on Armenian perspectives of the second Karabakh war and what may happen in the future. READ MORE.
EGF Affiliated Expert Fuad Shahbazov has recently been interviewed by Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty
EGF Affiliated Expert Fuad Shahbazov has recently been interviewed by Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty on how technology, tactics, and Turkish advice led Azerbaijan to victory in Nagorno-Karabakh. READ MORE
EGF Affiliated Expert, Nick Chitadze, published on the website of the Centre for International Studies of the International Black Sea University a new article
EGF Affiliated Expert, Nick Chitadze, published on the website of the Centre for International Studies of the International Black Sea University a new article on: “Geopolitical aspects of US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo's visit to Georgia” (on 17-18 November 2020). READ MORE.
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan wrote an op-ed for the Romanian “GEOPOLITICA” magazine
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan wrote an op-ed for the Romanian “GEOPOLITICA” magazine addressing alleged gross violations of the international humanitarian law during the new war against the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. READ MORE.
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan was interviewed by Romania’s “Geopolitica Blog”
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan was interviewed by Romania’s “Geopolitica Blog” on the past, present and prospects for the future of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. READ MORE.
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan was interviewed by the Caspian Caucasus and Black Sea News
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan was interviewed by the Caspian Caucasus and Black Sea News on the changing geopolitics of the new Karabakh war. READ MORE.
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan interviewed the Minsk-based political expert Arseni Sivitski
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan interviewed for civilnet.am the Minsk-based political expert Arseni Sivitski on external factors in post-election developments in Belarus. READ MORE.
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan published on the website of the Vienna Institute for Security Policy a new working paper discussing
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan published on the website of the Vienna Institute for Security Policy a new working paper discussing the July military escalation along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border against the backdrop of the evolving Russia-Turkey relations. READ MORE.
EGF Affiliated Expert, Nick Chitadze, published new article on the website of the Centre for International Studies of the International Black Sea University
EGF Affiliated Expert, Nick Chitadze, published on the website of the Centre for International Studies of the International Black Sea University his views on the possible consequences of the U.S.-Russia power competition in Afghanistan. READ MORE
EGF Affiliated Expert, Nick Chitadze, published on the website of the Centre for International Studies of the International Black Sea University a new article
EGF Affiliated Expert, Nick Chitadze, published on the website of the Centre for International Studies of the International Black Sea University a new article on: “Several opinions about main reasons for the emergence of COVID 19. Myths and Reality”. READ MORE.
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan interviewed for civilnet.am Thomas De Waal, Senior Fellow at Carnegie Europe
EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan interviewed for civilnet.am Thomas De Waal, Senior Fellow at Carnegie Europe, on “Nagorno Karabakh Settlement and Regional Powers”. READ MORE.
Nick Chitadze published on the website of the Centre for International Studies of the International Black Sea University a new article
EGF Affiliated Expert, Nick Chitadze, published on the website of the Centre for International Studies of the International Black Sea University a new article on: “The impact of Coronavirus on the global oil production and the oil prices”. READ MORE
EGF Affiliated Experts Dr. Anna Ohanyan and Dr. Benyamin Poghosyan discussed for civilnet.am
EGF Affiliated Experts Dr. Anna Ohanyan and Dr. Benyamin Poghosyan discussed for civilnet.am on “How Will the Post COVID-19 South Caucasus Look?”. READ MORE.
EGF Affiliated Expert, Nick Chitadze, published on the website of the Centre for International Studies of the International Black Sea University a new article
EGF Affiliated Expert, Nick Chitadze, published on the website of the Centre for International Studies of the International Black Sea University a new article on “Against the backdrop of the coronavirus epidemic, ecology has improved significantly in most countries of the world”. READ MORE.
EGF Affiliated Expert, Armen Grigoryan, published on jametown.org fresh analysis on “Armenian Government Stabilizes COVID-19 Cases, but Structural Risk Factors Remain”
EGF Affiliated Expert, Armen Grigoryan, published on jametown.org fresh analysis on “Armenian Government Stabilizes COVID-19 Cases, but Structural Risk Factors Remain”, which could potentially result in a sharp increase of the burden shouldered by the country’s healthcare system. READ MORE.
EGF Affiliated Expert, Nick Chitadze, has recently published a new article regarding the problems posed by the ongoing Coronavirus global pandemic to the world
EGF Affiliated Expert, Nick Chitadze, has recently published on the website of the Centre for International Studies of the International Black Sea University a new article regarding the problems posed by the ongoing Coronavirus global pandemic to the world. READ MORE.
EGF Affiliated Expert, Nika Chitadze, has recently published on the website of the Centre for International Studies of the International Black Sea University a new article to assess the situation in the Middle East and in the Black Sea regions
EGF Affiliated Expert, Nika Chitadze, has recently published on the website of the Centre for International Studies of the International Black Sea University a new article to assess the situation in the Middle East and in the Black Sea regions and the possibilities for a re-set of Turkish-American relations. READ MORE
EGF Affiliated Expert, Nika Chitadze, has recently published on the website of the Centre for International Studies of the International Black Sea University a new article
EGF Affiliated Expert, Nika Chitadze, has recently published on the website of the Centre for International Studies of the International Black Sea University a new article taking up on “The Role of Water in Contemporary World Politics”. READ MORE
EGF Affiliated Expert, Armen Grigoryan, published on cacianalyst.org fresh analysis on “Armenia's Post-Revolutionary Government Seeks to Speed up Reform”
EGF Affiliated Expert, Armen Grigoryan, published on cacianalyst.org fresh analysis on “Armenia's Post-Revolutionary Government Seeks to Speed up Reform” calling on the Pashinyan government to take decisive steps towards more drastic reforms, possibly by mobilizing support from different groups that welcomed the “Velvet Revolution” and the wider expert community. READ MORE.
Dr. Nika Chitadze, published on https://eurodialogue.eu/ a new article exploring different perceptions on globalization as a tool for shaping the modern world
EGF Affiliated Expert, Dr. Nika Chitadze, published on https://eurodialogue.eu/ a new article exploring different perceptions on globalization as a tool for shaping the modern world: "Trends in the Development of the Modern World: Globalization". READ MORE.
EGF Affiliated Expert, Armen Grigoryan, published on opendemocracy.net a new article on ‘“Armenia first”: behind the Rise of Armenia’s Alt-right Scene’
EGF Affiliated Expert, Armen Grigoryan, published on opendemocracy.net a new article on ‘“Armenia first”: behind the Rise of Armenia’s Alt-right Scene’ warning of the dangers enshrined in radicalising Armenia’s conservative agenda in the wake of the “Velvet Revolution”. READ MORE.
EGF Affiliated Expert, Armen Grigoryan, published a new paper on “Armenia’s path to democratization by recursive mass protests”
EGF Affiliated Expert, Armen Grigoryan, has recently published a new paper on “Armenia’s path to democratization by recursive mass protests” that is analysing the “Velvet Revolution” by comparison with previous democratization attempts to facilitate a better understanding of long-term tendencies in regime change. READ MORE.
EGF Information Partner conducted an opinion poll in Armenia on the “Attitude of the Armenian Society to International Organizations, the EU, EEU, CSTO and NATO”
EGF Information Partner, Analytical Centre on Globalisation and Regional Cooperation (ACGRC), conducted an opinion poll in Armenia on the “Attitude of the Armenian Society to International Organizations, the EU, EEU, CSTO and NATO”. See one media news here and the results of the poll here.
EGF Affiliated Expert Natalia Mirimanova co-authored a new report of the Expert Working Group
EGF Affiliated Expert Natalia Mirimanova co-authored a new report of the Expert Working Group on Climate-related Security Risks, hosted by SIPRI, on: “Climate-related Security Risks in Central Asia”. See the original news item and read the report here.
Despite the ongoing political crisis facing the EU post-BREXIT
Despite the ongoing political crisis facing the EU post-BREXIT, EGF Director, Dr Marat Terterov, reposts argument advanced by the BREXIT camp that ‘the EU was a mistake and is doomed to failure’. Watch the televised debate here.
EGF Affiliated Expert Armen Grigoryan has published on “The Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst”
EGF Affiliated Expert Armen Grigoryan has published on “The Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst” a new piece on Armenia’s New Government Faces Resistance.
On 18 October 2018, George Vlad Niculescu participated to the Information Partner’s Political Science Association of Armenia book launch event
On 18 October 2018, George Vlad Niculescu, the EGF Head of Research, participated to the Information Partner’s Political Science Association of Armenia book launch event on “Perspectives of Co-Existence of EU and EAEU Integration Processes: The Case of Armenia”, held in Yerevan (Armenia). Read the Armenian press report here, his speaking points here, and the whole book here.
EGF Head of Research George Niculescu interviewed on a diplomatic mistake related to the Kurdish fighters in Syria
Turkish media briefly interviewed, among others, EGF Head of Research -George Niculescu- on the significance and possible consequences of a diplomatic mistake related to the Kurdish fighters in Syria (PYD/YPG) in a draft report to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. See the media report here
Benyamin Poghosyan scrutinized the prospects of Turkish regional policy in the wake of the upcoming June 2018 elections
In an Op-ed published by the bi-weekly “Georgia Today”, EGF Affiliated Expert Benyamin Poghosyan scrutinized the prospects of Turkish regional policy in the wake of the upcoming June 2018 elections. READ MORE
Benyamin Poghosyan, was interviewed by the Council on Foreign Relations
EGF Affiliated Expert, Benyamin Poghosyan, was interviewed by the Council on Foreign Relations on the content and possible implications of Armenia’s new partnership agreement with the European Union. CLICK HERE to read the interview.
Benyamin Poghosyan, explains how Armenia has adjusted its strategic alliance with Russia to its partnership with NATO
EGF Affiliated Expert, Benyamin Poghosyan, explains in a podcast how Armenia has adjusted its strategic alliance with Russia to its partnership with NATO. CLICK HERE to watch the podcast.
George Niculescu, recently published an article on "The Geopolitics of Energy in the South Caucasus and the Prospects for Regional Energy Security Cooperation"
EGF Head of Research, George Niculescu, recently published an article on "The Geopolitics of Energy in the South Caucasus and the Prospects for Regional Energy Security Cooperation" in an e-book from the NATO Science for Peace and Security series. CLICK HERE to access the e-book.
Benyamin Poghosyan, interviewed by CIVILNET on Armenia's foreign policy
EGF Affiliated Expert, Benyamin Poghosyan, interviewed by CIVILNET on Armenia's foreign policy, and its evolving relationship with Russia. CLICK HERE to watch the interview.
George Niculescu, interviewed by Azenglishnews.com on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resolution
EGF Head of Research, George Niculescu, interviewed by Azenglishnews.com on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resolution. READ MORE
George Niculescu has further elaborated on the context and prospects of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resolution
Following up on his previous interviews with Azenglishnews.com, George Niculescu - Head of Research has further elaborated on the context and prospects of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resolution. READ MORE
George Niculescu was interviewed by Azenglishnews.com
EGF Head of Research, George Niculescu, was interviewed by Azenglishnews.com on the prospects for the outbreak of a new war in Nagorno-Karabakh within the current strategic context. This interview was also posted on the website of the Global Institute for Democracy and Strategic Studies (GIDSS). READ MORE
Head of Research, George Niculescu, was interviewed by Azenglishnews.com
Our Head of Research, George Niculescu, was interviewed by Azenglishnews.com on what can we expect from 2017 in the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict? READ MORE
Interview of the Mr George Niculescu for the Anadolu News Agency
Our Head of Research, Mr George Niculescu, commented for the Anadolu News Agency the current European debate on the approval by the European Commission of the construction of Nord Stream 2. Read the whole story.
The Debate - First EU summit after Brexit
Despite the ongoing political crisis facing the EU post-BREXIT, EGF Director, Dr Marat Terterov, reposts argument advanced by the BREXIT camp that ‘the EU was a mistake and is doomed to failure’. Watch the televised debate here.
Mr George Niculescu, commented debate on the approval by the European Commission
Our Head of Research, Mr George Niculescu, commented for the Anadolu News Agency the current European debate on the approval by the European Commission of the construction of Nord Stream 2. Read the whole story.
George Niculescu on Anadolu News Agency
George Niculescu discusses the strategic significance of Nord Stream II with Anadolu News Agency. Read the whole story
EGF Affiliated Expert, Mikhail Roshchin, on Syria and ISIS
EGF Affiliated Expert, Mikhail Roshchin, is a regular commentator for the Russian Lifenews TV channel on Syria and ISIS. You may watch his interviews (in Russian) on the recent meeting of presidents Putin and Obama in New York here, on the Kurdish war in Turkey here, and on the threat of ISIS here.
George Niculescu about violation of Turkish airspace by Russian aircraft operating in Syria
In an interview with the Anadolu News Agency, George Niculescu said that the violation of Turkish airspace by Russian aircraft operating in Syria may have negative effects on the prospects of the Turkish Stream gas pipeline project. Read the whole story
Speaking on Bulgarian National Radio about reports of Russian’s recent troop movements in Syria
Speaking on Bulgarian National Radio about reports of Russian’s recent troop movements in Syria, Marat Terterov, claims that if Moscow felt that the House of Assad was collapsing, it would not have offered military support of this nature to further prop up Damascus
Marat Terterov speaking about reports of Russian’s recent troop movements in Syria
Speaking on Bulgarian National Radio about reports of Russian’s recent troop movements in Syria, Marat Terterov, claims that if Moscow felt that the House of Assad was collapsing, it would not have offered military support of this nature to further prop up Damascus
The Ukraine Crisis: a Break-Out from the post-Cold War Order?
On 21 May 2015, the Head of Research of EGF, Mr George Niculescu, will moderate a panel of the George C. Marshall Centre outreach event in Brussels on "The Ukraine Crisis: a Break-Out from the post-Cold War Order?". Please click here for details.
New quotes from EGF Analyst John VanPool
EGF Turkey and Black Sea Regional Analyst John VanPool was quoted in a recent analysis by the Anadolu Agency, discussing political pressure over oil exports in the delicate relationship between Iraq, Turkey, and the KRG.
EU set to charge Gazprom in antitrust case
European regulators will formally charge Russia's state-run energy giant Gazprom with anti-competitive practices, say sources in Brussels.
BREC Director Marat Terterov on CNBC-TV India: Yemen plunging into crisis will not affect global oil
EGF Principal Director Dr Marat Terterov gave a wide-ranging interview and extensive interview for the “Region” Research Center
EGF Principal Director Dr Marat Terterov gave a wide-ranging interview and extensive interview for the “Region” Research Center on The crisis in Ukraine and Russian-Western relations, Russia's policy in the Karabakh conflict, Armenia's membership in the EAC, why wait? He discussed the current tensions between Russia and the West in the context of the Karabakh conflict, arguing that sanctions and posturing will not stop cooperation.
EGF Director, Dr Marat Terterov gives evidence to the House of Lords (London)
EGF Director, Dr Marat Terterov gives evidence to the House of Lords (London) on the factors driving EU-Russia relations into the abyss. “We need to change the way we look at each other and forget about old stereotypes” he said. “The chemistry in the relationship needs to change and we need to consider each other’s motivating interests”. Keep Reading
Experts say EU sanctions undermine Russia-Ukraine gas deal
Marat Terterov is the founder of the Brussels Energy Club and is one of Europe's leading experts on energy. He says the sanctions being imposed by the EU on Russia could still potentially lead to an energy crisis in the 28-member bloc this winter even though the bloc has brokered a new gas deal between Moscow and Kiev. Most of the EU's gas supply from Russia travels through Ukraine and Terterov says this raises some very serious questions.
Dr Marat Terterov was interviewed on 11 August 2014 by Russia Today TV International
Dr Marat Terterov, the Founder and Principal Director of the EGF, was interviewed on 11 August 2014 by Russia Today TV International on the recent escalation of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Please click here to watch this interview.
Dr Marat Terterov urges caution for viewers of Jewish News 1
Despite the sometimes sensationalist nature of the media, EGF Director Dr Marat Terterov urges caution for viewers of Jewish News 1. He argues that, given the long-term relationships and contracts in place with Gazprom, we should not assume the Crimean situation represents a unilateral crisis for European energy security. Click here to watch the exclusive interview.
Russia feels that the EU is not taking into account how the European gas markets evolved
When it comes to the Third Energy Package, Russia feels that the EU is not taking into account how the European gas markets evolved. Neither does it feel that is has been properly consulted over EU internal energy market legislation. Click here to keep reading EGF Director, Dr Marat Terterov, on the politics of EU-Russia energy security in an exclusive interview for Interfax
EGF Affiliated Experts Armen Grigoryan and Dr Nika Chitadze were quoted by the Colombian online publication
EGF Affiliated Experts Armen Grigoryan and Dr Nika Chitadze were quoted by the Colombian online publication Semana in an article examining the consequences of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Please click here to read this article (in Spanish).
Energy security is about risk sharing between producers and consumers
Energy security is about risk sharing between producers and consumers, states Dr Marat Terterov. Here in the European Union we far too often take it for granted that energy security is merely about security of supply». Click here to view Dr Terterov’s interview on the Southern Gas Corridor and the prospects of Caspian gas reaching the European Union.
Marat Terterov, Geopolitical Forum on Europe's Energy and Foreign Policy after TAP
The EU's Energy Policy does not only consist of its strategies and targets for 2020 and its implications for the EU Common Market -- there is also an external aspect to it: Energy Policy and Foreign Policy are inseparable, especially when it comes to securing Europe's energy supply by geographically diversifying its primary sources of energy.
Marat Terterov: The only way the Assad regime can be toppled is through external intervention
Marat Terterov: The only way the Assad regime can be toppled is through external intervention. Click here to read the full interview given to the Ukrainian Information Agency: UKRINFORM
Dr. Marat Terterov interview to www.eureporter.co
Dr. Marat Terterov spoke on Cyprus at the European Parliament on March 27, 2013.
Opening Address of MoNYS 2012
Click here to watch the Opening Address of MoNYS 2012 by Ms.Claudia Nocente, EGF Researcher on Global Security at the recently concluded Model NATO Youth Summit in Brussels.
There is no easy way out for Cyprus and the island-country will become an increasing source of competition between the EU and Russia
There is no easy way out for Cyprus and the island-country will become an increasing source of competition between the EU and Russia, comments Dr. Marat Terterov, Director of the European Geopolitical Forum (EGF), in a recent interview with EURONEWS. Both Russia and the EU have “interests” on the island, which now finds itself between “a rock and a hard place” when it comes to its political relationship with Brussels and Moscow respectively. Click here to access the interview
Tough talking over Cyprus as Russia smells opportunity
Russian Prime Minster Dmitry Medvedev has called for all interested parties to be involved in a deal for Cyprus. He was speaking as EU Commission President Jose
Radio-Briefing with Gevorg Melikyan on ArmRadio FM107
Marat TERTEROV, Founder and Director of the European Geopolitical Forum (Brussels) in an interview with ArmRadio FM107. A expert perspective from Brussels on Armenia's foreign policy issues such as possible accession to the Eurasian Union, Nagorno-Karabagh conflict, Azeri and Turkish lobbyism in Brussels, Armenia-Turkey normalization and more on ArmRadio FM107
Dr. Marat Terterov's interiew to www.news.az
In the following online interview for www.news.az, EGF Director, Marat Terterov, argues that in relation to Turkey's efforts to mediate in the Syrian crisis, Ankara's "zero problems with its neighours" policy now faces its biggest test - and there is no sign that Ankara will pass the exam with flying colours. Click here to read the interview.
Recent article by EGF Affiliated Expert Mehmet Öğütçü on "Limited window of opportunity for Caspian gas and TANAP"
Click here to read recent article by EGF Affiliated Expert Mehmet Öğütçü on "Limited window of opportunity for Caspian gas and TANAP" published in Today's Zaman.
Journal of Turkish Weekly (JTW) conducted an exclusive interview with Saban Kardas, EGF Affiliated Expert
Journal of Turkish Weekly (JTW) conducted an exclusive interview with Saban Kardas, EGF Affiliated Expert, on Turkey's future role in Energy Sector. Click here to read more.
Dr. Marat Terterov, Director of the EGF, at Trinity College, Dublin
On October 17, 2012, Dr Marat Terterov, Director of EGF, addressed the 243rd Session of the, Historical Society, Trinity College, Dublin, in a debate where he opposed the motion that "This House Believes NATO Should Intervene in Syria,". Dr Terterov argued that the record of Western military intervention in the Muslim world has bequeathed a rather melancholic chain of events for the countries of the region and that we “need to have a very clear and unbiased understanding of key conflict dynamics before deciding to put boots on the ground”. Please click here in order to listen to the entire debate
Exclusive interview of Dr Marat Terterov with the Global Energy Prize
Dr. Marat Terterov, Director of the European Geopolitical Forum (EGF), in his exclusive interview with the Global Energy Prize, reflects on the European Commission’s investigations against Gazprom and thinks that this should not be seen as too unusual – there are many in Europe who feel Gazprom is overcharging for its gas sales and exercising too much market power. Click here to keep reading the interview.
Interview of Dr. Marat Terterov on Cyprus EU presidency telecasted on Euronews this 05 July 2012
Click here to view the interview of Dr. Marat Terterov on Cyprus EU presidency telecasted on Euronews this 05 July 2012.
Exclusive interview of Dr. Marat Terterov with Brussels-based UKRINFORM
Dr. Marat Terterov, Director of the European Geopolitical Forum (EGF), stressed in an exclusive interview with Brussels-based UKRINFORM correspondent that "Ukraine should fully use diplomatic channels to free its nationals in Libya". To read more, click here
Exclusive interview of Dr Marat Terterov with Brussels-based UKRINFORM
Dr. Marat Terterov, Director of the European Geopolitical Forum (EGF), in his exclusive interview with Brussels-based UKRINFORM correspondent thinks that "regardless of continuing escalation of internal conflict in Syria and the strains this is placing on the region, the international community has not yet found a solution to the 16-month-long Syrian crisis." To read more click here.
Exclusive interview "Ukraine should fully use diplomatic channels to free its nationals in Libya"
Dr. Marat Terterov, Director European Geopolitical Forum (EGF) in an exclusive interview with Brussels-based UKRINFORM correspondent, stressed that "Ukraine should fully use diplomatic channels to free its nationals in Libya". To read more, click here
Online discussion with Voice of Russia on the recent deaths of 2 Western journalists
Click here for the online discussion with Voice of Russia on the recent deaths of 2 Western journalists who snuck into Syria to cover the crisis going on there by the EGF Affiliated Expert and Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences., Mikhail Rochtchine
On May 28,2012 EGF was invited to open a "Eurasian Fiscal Experts" Seminar hosted by the International Tax and Investment Centre, Washington DC, in Brussels
On May 28,2012 EGF was invited to open a "Eurasian Fiscal Experts" Seminar hosted by the International Tax and Investment Centre, Washington DC, in Brussels. The Seminar brought together several dozen experts and high level state officials from a range of countries across Eurasia to examine the inter-dynamics between taxation policy and investment climates in Russia, Ukraine, the Caucasus and wider-Caspian regions. EGF Director, Dr Marat Terterov, contributed to the seminar with the following presentation (click here). The agenda and the background documents to the seminar are available here.
Exclusive interview given to www.news.az by EGF Affiliated Expert, George Niculescu
Click here to read an exclusive interview given to www.news.az by EGF Affiliated Expert, George Niculescu, on the security challenges in the wider-Black Sea region
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