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За указанный период грузинские власти и официальные лица ЕС обменялись мнениями о политических процессах. Так, глава европейской дипломатии Кая Каллас заявила, что Грузия «не демонстрирует признаки разворота от демократического отката». Каллас призвала «больше взаимодействовать с грузинским народом, в том числе за пределами Тбилиси», но при этом «посылать четкие сигналы к правительству». Дипломат также выразила убеждение, что к разговору о…
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Reportedly, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is seriously wounded; the IRGC has tightened its control over Iran and over everything that is happening in and out of Iran—blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, negotiations in Islamabad, etc. So how and with whom to deal with Iran? This question, along with other issues, was discussed with Mr. Giorgi Loladze…
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From turbulence to peace or back to war in Iran? What to expect, and for how long, from a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran—and a U.S. response to counter it Technologies: Could they serve as a game changer for Ukraine, or simply an efficient tool to sustain resistance to Russia’s invasion? Is…
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While ceasefires appear to be holding and one side has announced a new round of negotiations, uncertainty remains—particularly regarding the status of the Strait of Hormuz. This discussion will examine the conflict’s current state, ongoing diplomatic efforts, and potential scenarios for how and when the war might end. Speaker:Mr. Alex Vatanka — Senior Fellow, Middle East Institute Moderator:Amb. Alex Petriashvili —…
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President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. For now, a ceasefire arrangement with Iran also appears to be holding. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Tehran for negotiations. President Trump has once again stated that the parties are very close to ending the war, although some experts caution that the…
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Armenia’s Foreign Policy On April 14, 2026, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius, in Brussels. Ararat Mirzoyan and Andrius Kubilius Mirzoyan and Kubilius discussed recent developments in security and defense cooperation, highlighting that Armenia’s substantial progress in democratic reforms, along with the adoption of the Armenia-EU Strategic Partnership Agenda,…
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Adverse weather conditions affected nearly all republics of the North Caucasus at the end of March, with the most severe flooding seen in Dagestan, impacting hundreds of residents. At the same time, the war in Ukraine continues to influence the region, with Chechnya actively involved in deploying new groups of fighters to the conflict zone.…
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This online discussion explores Armenia’s forthcoming elections and their broader political and geopolitical implications. As Armenia approaches a pivotal electoral moment, the country faces a complex intersection of domestic political competition, post-conflict recalibration, and shifting geopolitical alignments. The upcoming elections are not only a test of political leadership, but also a reflection of deeper societal…
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This online discussion explores the evolving security landscape of the Baltic states amid growing uncertainty in transatlantic relations. For decades, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have relied on the United States as the cornerstone of their security architecture within NATO. However, recent debates about a possible reduction of U.S. commitments to Europe raise questions about the…
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Главной новостью этой недели по-прежнему остается грядущее избрание нового Патриарха Грузии. Новый виток обсуждения этой темы задала Служба Внешней разведки России, выпустившая заявление под названием «Варфоломей забылся в своем высокомерии». По информации ведомства, Константинопольский патриарх Варфоломей «продолжает настойчиво гнуть вероломную линию на раскол мирового православия» и планирует воспользоваться кончиной Илии II. По версии СВР, Варфоломей хотел бы видеть…