Sergei Melkonian

Nov 5, 2024 | warontherocks.com | Leonid Nersisyan |Sergei Melkonian

Today, Armenia is no longer considered a “backyard of Russia,” as it has been for the last three decades. As a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War in 2020, Armenia’s defense and security policies are now shifting. This strategic realignment presents a historic opportunity for Armenia to redefine its geopolitical role, moving away from Moscow’s sphere of influence and toward Western allies.

Jul 17, 2024 | vifindia.org | Sergei Melkonian

Views: 60 The changing world order is marked by the growth of new power centers and redistribution of spheres of influence. India is becoming one of the key poles, and the South Caucasus one of the regions of competition. Restoration of the regional balance of power as a pledge of peace and economic development through cooperation is possible with India’s participation. Iran has an important role in establishing and maintaining India’s position in the region.

May 18, 2023 | mediamax.am | Benyamin Poghosyan |Sergei Melkonian

Yerevan /Mediamax/. Artsakh’s Nature Protection Committee stated today that if the electricity supply through the only high-voltage power line between Armenia and Artsakh is not restored in a short period of time, the water resources of the Sarsang reservoir will quickly run out, leading to a complete humanitarian and environmental disaster.

Jan 25, 2023 | blogs.timesofisrael.com | Sergei Melkonian

Over the past two years, there has been an active discussion about the “Zangezur Corridor” project, which Turkey and Azerbaijan lobby. Given that this project will radically affect the geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus, Iran started to pursue a proactive policy. The rhetoric emanating from Tehran, as well as the actions, indicate that it is beginning to get involved in the South Caucasus in all possible ways.