Public Discussion - Results of the Armenian Parliamentary Elections and their Strategic Impact on the Region

On June 15, the University of Georgia's Security, Policy and Nationalism Research Center (UGSPN) hosted a public discussion on the topic: "The Results of Armenia's Parliamentary Elections and Their Strategic Impact on the Region."

During the discussion, participants addressed the following issues:

• Armenia’s internal political dynamics following the elections, including the alignment and positioning of political forces;
• The impact of the election results on Armenia’s foreign policy, particularly in the context of its relations with Western countries;
• Prospects for the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace process, the regional security architecture, and the influence of the new political reality on the balance of power in the South Caucasus;
• Possible challenges and opportunities for Georgia, including issues related to regional stability, transit connectivity, the security environment, and the potential geopolitical realignment of the South Caucasus.

The discussion featured Giorgi Mchedlishvili, Associate Professor at the European University, and Giorgi Tumasyan, member of the initiative "First Georgia" , The event was moderated by Shalva Dzebisashvili, Professor at the University of Georgia.

The speakers examined the implications of Armenia’s election results within the broader context of global politics, as well as the realities currently facing the Caucasus region and the potential risks arising from uncoordinated decisions made by regional states.

The University of Georgia's Security, Policy and Nationalism Research Center (UGSPN) actively hosts similar public discussions, providing both students and invited guests with an opportunity to broaden their perspectives on current political challenges and gain insight into emerging developments that shape diplomatic relations and the political landscape.