The Regional Implications of the Iranian President’s Visit to Moscow (by Yeghia Tashjian)

The Regional Implications of the Iranian President’s Visit to Moscow (by Yeghia Tashjian)

On January 19, 2022, Iranian President Dr. Ibrahim Raisi traveled to Moscow and met his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in an effort to improve bilateral ties between both countries. The leaders discussed regional and international issues, among them the negotiations around Iran’s nuclear

Velvet Revolution in Armenia: Russia Stays on the Sidelines (By Loosineh Markarian)

Velvet Revolution in Armenia: Russia Stays on the Sidelines (By Loosineh Markarian)

Armenia’s “velvet revolution”, dubbed as the “revolution of love and tolerance”, occurred against the backdrop of rising authoritarian tendencies globally and in a region characterized by authoritarian politics. Opposition leader turned Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan led a widespread campaign of civil disobedience against