Tuesday, December 3, 2024 12pm to 1:15pm
About this Event
After losing two wars over Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia is seeking new allies in Western Europe. Disillusionment with Moscow’s inaction during the 2023 blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh and recent conflicts has driven Armenia to reconsider its foreign alliances. Armenia’s growing partnership with France, marked by French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné’s recent visit and enhanced military cooperation, has sparked tensions with both Azerbaijan and Russia. Meanwhile, questions arise over Azerbaijan’s strategic goals, including its energy exports to Europe and its support for New Caledonia, against the backdrop of Armenia’s Western pivot.
This seminar will address the pressing issues facing the South Caucasus, Armenia, and Azerbaijan today. Key questions include: Is France prepared to replace Russia as the peace guarantor for Armenia and Azerbaijan? What drives Azerbaijan's support for the people of New Caledonia? How would Azerbaijan react if France supplied Armenia with modern weaponry and technology? What steps can France take to foster peace and stability in the region, especially given the prevailing speculation that Russia is primarily interested in maintaining its military presence in the South Caucasus?”
Speakers:
Marie Dumoulin is the director of the Wider Europe programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations.
Ahmad Alili is a researcher in international public policy and regional security of the South Caucasus, the EU's Eastern Partnership countries, and neighboring regional powers.
Alexander Iskandaryan is a prominent expert on politics, nationalism, and the contemporary history of Armenia, the South Caucasus, and Eurasia.
Moderator:
Mikail Mamedov holds a PhD in History from Georgetown University, where he is also a Lecturer in History and the Liberal Studies Program of the School of Continuing Studies.
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