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UkraineAlert

Jun 19, 2025

Addressing Georgia’s slide away from European integration

By Matteo Mecacci

Officials in Brussels and Tbilisi must act to rebuild trust and address the deteriorating relationship between Georgia and the European Union, writes Matteo Mecacci.

Conflict Democratic Transitions

MENASource

Jun 9, 2025

Armenia’s ‘crossroads’ offers the US and Israel a rare opportunity

By Sheila Paylan

Clinching peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan offers the US and Israel a rare chance to tilt the balance of power in the South Caucuses.

Europe & Eurasia Israel

TURKEYSource

May 7, 2025

Time to adjust the US approach to the South Caucasus

By Ali Mammadov

To foster stability, enhance connectivity, and promote long-term strategic balance in the South Caucasus, the United States must reassess its posture in the region.

Politics & Diplomacy Security Partnerships

New Atlanticist

Feb 19, 2025

Why India and Armenia are now taking their relationship to new heights

By Tatevik Khachatryan, Srujan Palkar

The growing military and diplomatic cooperation between New Delhi and Yerevan benefits both beyond immediate defense concerns.

Economy & Business India

UkraineAlert

Feb 18, 2025

Georgia’s pro-Kremlin authorities intensify crackdown on opposition

By Mercedes Sapuppo

Georgia's pro-Kremlin authorities presented new legislation in February that critics say will increase pressure on the country’s civil society and independent media while also placing additional restrictions on protests, writes Mercedes Sapuppo.

Civil Society Conflict

New Atlanticist

Feb 5, 2025

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan outlines his vision for peace in the region

By Katherine Golden

“It isn’t possible to have real and thriving independence, prosperity, and security without peace,” Pashinyan argued at an Atlantic Council event.

Eastern Europe Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

In the News

Dec 15, 2024

Nikoladze quoted by Handelsblatt on Georgia’s trade with Russia, China, and Iran

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Dec 13, 2024

Nikoladze cited by the Washington Post on Georgian support for European integration

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Europe & Eurasia Political Reform

Report

Dec 11, 2024

Even in authoritarian countries, democracy advocates are worth investing in

By Fernanda Buril, Nate Grubman, and Patrick Quirk

Case studies in four different regions suggest that using foreign assistance to support actors and organizations advocating for democracy worldwide is an effective strategy, even if the payoff is not immediately apparent.  

Democratic Transitions Elections

New Atlanticist

Dec 4, 2024

To help Georgians, the West must drive a wedge between Georgia and the Russia-China-Iran camp

By Maia Nikoladze

Despite strong support among Georgians for their country to join the European Union, the governing Georgian Dream party has taken big steps to break with the West in favor of the “axis of evasion.”

China European Union
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Andrea Rigoni

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

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David H. Young

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Afghanistan Conflict

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Tatevik Khachatryan

Assistant Director, Events

Armenian Digital Policy

Fellow

Jake Sotiriadis

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

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Katherine Spencer

Program Assistant

Eurasia Center

Central Asia Conflict

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Eto Buziashvili

Research Associate

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Disinformation Eastern Europe
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