Eric Hacopian
Paul Vartan SookiasianPrime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says Armenia will soon apply for EU membership, while relations with Russia continue to deteriorate. What does Armenia’s move toward Europe actually entail, and how much further can Russia pressure the Armenian economy? CivilNet political commentator Eric Hacopian joins the podcast to discuss these and other major issues of the day, including the arrest of former President Robert Kocharyan and the ruling party’s effort to define post-election Armenia as the “Fourth Republic.”
Armenia’s EU exports gain ground in Eastern Europe, where transport costs are lower, deputy FM says
Armenia rules out U.S. military presence under TRIPP, deputy foreign minister says
EU trade preferences for Armenia take effect; ambassador says they cover around 80 percent of exports to bloc
European Parliament urges Baku to release Armenian prisoners
European Parliament urges Azerbaijan to release political prisoners, including Armenians
Government critic detained after insulting Pashinyan