In the latest episode of the Dilemma program, which focuses on security-related issues, political analyst and Director of the Caucasus Institute Alexander Iskandaryan, diplomat Hrachya Tashchian, and Head of the Research Center on Security Policy Areg Kochinyan engage in an in-depth discussion on Armenia–Central Asia relations.
🔹 What does the term “Central Asia” or “Middle Asia” truly encompass?
🔹 Kazakhstan’s demographic landscape — current trends and historical shifts over recent decades
🔹 The implications of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between China and Azerbaijan
🔹 Armenia’s positioning along the Central Asia–West transit route
🔹 Why it is not advisable to attribute a “crossroads” role to Armenia within the Central Asia–West axis
🔹 The current state of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Central Asian countries
🔹 Azerbaijan’s engagement and positioning as a Central Asian actor
🔹 Underutilized opportunities for Armenians in the region
🔹 Turkey–Central Asia relations and their regional impact
🔹 Potential short-term and long-term outcomes of Armenia–Central Asia engagement: What can be gained, and how?
