With the parliamentary elections over and a new government set to take shape, what does PM Nikol Pashinyan's renewed mandate mean for Armenia's security, foreign policy and place in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape?
Armenia is hosting world leaders, deepening ties with Europe, and signaling a major diplomatic repositioning. Moscow is responding with warnings, threats and growing anxiety. In this episode of “State of Play”, Maria Titizian speaks with Dr. Nerses Kopalyan about the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, the first-ever EU-Armenia summit, and what these developments reveal about Armenia’s evolving foreign policy orientation and geopolitical strategy. They also discuss upcoming parliamentary elections and the final Armenian Election Survey poll to be released a few days before Election Day.
Armenia’s political mood is shifting, and the latest polling suggests the incumbent may be regaining ground. In this episode of “State of Play”, Maria Titizian speaks with Dr. Nerses Kopalyan about the second wave of EVN Report’s voter behavior poll, what’s driving changes in public opinion, and whether this shift reflects real support or short-term dynamics ahead of elections. From rising approval tied to social spending and international visibility, to the movement of undecided voters, the data offers a more complex picture of Armenia’s evolving political landscape.
The Israeli-U.S. attack on Iran is reshaping the Middle East, and the shockwaves are being felt in the South Caucasus. In this episode of “State of Play”, Maria Titizian and Nerses Kopalyan examine regional risks, Armenia’s strategic dilemma and how escalation could redraw the region’s fragile security landscape.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance’s upcoming visit to the South Caucasus, Washington’s evolving engagement, and what the TRIPP framework could mean for Armenia and the wider region are at the center of the first episode of "State of Play", featuring EVN Report editor Maria Titizian in conversation with political scientist Nerses Kopalyan.
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