These questions are analyzed in the next episode of the program “Dilemma”, dedicated to security issues, by Anna Gevorgyan, researcher at the Center for Culture and Civilization Studies and Iranologist, Georgi Mirzabekyan, PhD in history and orientalist, and Areg Kochinyan, head of the Research Center on Security Policy.
- Do Armenia’s relations with the EU and the US conflict with its relations with Iran?
- In what strategic areas do Armenia and Iran’s interests align?
- How have Armenia-Iran relations been impacted by geopolitical developments?
- Why has the potential in Armenia-Iran relations not been fully realized?
- What is Iran’s position on the EU observer mission in Armenia?
Anna Gevorgyan
“If we look back, we can see an unprecedented frequency of high-level exchanges between Armenia and Iran since the 2020 war. These meetings are significant not only because of their quantity and frequency but also because of their content, which reflects the shared and mutual security interests our countries continue to hold in this region.”
Georgi Mirzabekyan
“Talking about Armenia-Iran relations is both easy and complex. It’s easy because these relations have always been straightforward in the sense that no serious problematic points have emerged. But it’s complex because it’s difficult to consider Armenia-Iran relations solely within the context of these two countries, as they are interconnected with relations involving other countries.”
Areg Kochinyan
“The issues are multilayered, not simple, one-sided, or composed of a single element. A very balanced and thoughtful foreign policy is required, which entails serious preparatory work.”
