Section: 168hours (Armenia)
Armenia & the Diaspora after the Sasna Tsrer: Armenian Renaissance Holds Conference in Toronto
The Canadian chapter of Armenian Renaissance opposition group organized a conference in Toronto on September 10th, 2016, to discuss the situation and potential developments after the Sasna Tsrer action in Yerevan. The conference hosted around a hundred participants from the Armenian community of Toronto, Canada. Speakers of the conference were...
New Sanctions Weaken Russia and EEU Member Countries Even More: Belarusian Political Scientist
“Weakening of West-Russia tension shouldn’t even be touched upon,” Valery Karbalevich, Belarusian political scientist, political commentator of Radio Liberty’s Belarusian service, told 168.am, reflecting to new sanctions imposed by the USA against Russia and perspectives for EEU. U.S. Department of Commerce expanded the list of...
Membership to EEU was the Only Step Militarily and Politically, There was No other Way out: Vahagn Khachatryan
It was stated on Armenia’s membership to the Customs Union after the meeting of RA and RF presidents Serzh Sargsyan and Vladimir Putin 3 September 2013 in Moscow. In April 2014 the National Assembly passed a voting on joining the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU). Only 7 MPs voted against: 4 members of “Heritage” faction, Nikol Pashinyan from...
The USA isn’t yet Ready to Settle Relations with Russia: U.S. Department of State
The USA isn’t yet ready to settle its relations with Russia. John Kirby, Spokesperson for the United States Department of State, told about this, “Ukrinform” reports. “Our views haven’t changed. It’s not yet time to return to ordinary relations with Russia due to wider framework of the issues, on account of our concerns on...
Russia, Turkey, and a Multipolar World: Thomas De Waal’s Reflection
In early August 2016, there was much speculation about the geopolitical implications of the reconciliation between the Russian and Turkish presidents, Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, as they publicly patched up their six-month-old feud. The meeting in Saint Petersburg between the two leaders on August 9 caused heart palpitations in some...
Georgian Security Forces Thwart Bombing Attempt of Russia-Armenia Gas Pipeline
The State Security Service of Georgia thwarted a terrorist plot. 7 people were arrested including police officer of Poti city Levan Mamporia. They are being accused of having links with a terrorist organization, Gruzia Online reported. The representative of the State Security Service said the arrested people were planning to bomb the gas pipeline...
Two Surprising Proposals for Peace in the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: Matthew Bryza
168.am presents an article by the former United States Ambassador to Azerbaijan, an American diplomat Matthew Bryza about normalization over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, which was published the American nongovernmental international affairs analytical center Atlantic Council. It has been a long time since I have sensed any cause for optimism...
“Armenia should attempt to advance its interests, also by showing teeth to Russia”
Interview with Hovhannes Igityan, member of Armenian National Movement (ANM), former chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Relations. Mr. Igityan, the agreement on transportation of Iranian gas through the territory of Armenia has been signed recently. What will Armenia benefit from it? At least transportation of...
Moscow will Sacrifice Armenia, Trying to Rely on Moscow Alone: Paul A.Goble
Interview with Paul A.Goble, special adviser to Secretary of State, Analyst on Soviet Nationalities, presently Professor at the Institute of World Politics (IWP). Mr. Goble the last few months were rather difficult for Armenia. The situation escalated in April on NK conflict zone leading to Karabakh second four-day war. On July 17 “Sasna Tsrer”...
Why does Russia Periodically Destabilize the Situation in the South Caucasus?
Interview with Mykhaylo Gonchar, head of Center for Global Studies “Strategy XXI,” Ukrainian expert on energy issues. Mr. Gonchar, the agreement on transportation of Iranian gas to Georgia through the territory of Armenia has been concluded. How will it be reflected in regional developments? I’ll observe it as strengthening of the position...
