Engaging Society and Government in Armenia in Developing an Agenda for a Secure Region
On November 17-21, 2024 the Caucasus Institute conducted a study visit to London for representatives of Armenia's Security Council, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Defence. The purpose of the visit was to explore the UK's experience in policy elaboration and interagency cooperation in the fields of security, defence and foreign policy. The visit was organized within the framework of the project Engaging Society and Government in Armenia in Developing an Agenda for a Secure Region, implemented by the Caucasus Institute with the support of UK International Development funding from the UK government.
Promoting Future Oriented Youth Dialogues
On December 5, 2024 the Caucasus Institute, in collaboration with the Max Planck Foundation for International Peace and the Rule of Law, successfully held the final event of the Promoting Future-Oriented Youth Dialogues project. This initiative was made possible through the support of the German Federal Foreign Office.The final conference brought together active youngsters from Syunik, Shirak, Yerevan and Nagorno-Karabakh. They presented their visions for Armenia’s future in such spheres as security, foreign policy, migration, economic development, and education.
Radio Programs on Lessons Learned from Post-Revolutionary and Post-War Armenia
Under the auspices of the Harnessing Youth Engagement to Shape Armenia’s Democratic Future through an Analysis of Lessons Learned from Post-Revolutionary and Post-War Armenia project, implemented by the Caucasus Institute, a series of radio programs featuring expert discussions are being aired on “Lratvakan” radio. The project is supported by CLFI.
Political Club of Armavir
In July 2024 “Launching Political Clubs in Bordering Regions of Armenia” project kicked off its second phrase in Armavir region. Thymen Kouwenaar, the Deputy head of Mission at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands made the opening remarks. Under the auspices of Armavir Development Center, teachers and educational workers of Armavir region discussed the introduction of new educational standards with experienced experts. “Launching Political Clubs in Bordering Regions of Armenia” project is supported by the government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Political Club of Lori
Under the auspices of “Launching Political Clubs in Bordering Regions of Armenia” project supported by the government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands the first discussion was implemented in Lori region in cooperation with “NGO” Center. The discussion was dedicated to the foreign policy of Armenia. The participants discussed issues related to the visions of Armenia's future with experienced experts.
Political Club of Gegharkunik
Under the auspices of “Launching Political Clubs in Bordering Regions of Armenia” project supported by the government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands the first discussion was implemented in Gegharkunik region in cooperation with “Bayazet” Center NGO. During the discussion participants from various communities of Gegharkunik discussed the issues related to the conceptual master plan of the "Academic City" with experienced experts.
Political Club of Shirak
As part of the Launching Political Clubs in Bordering Regions of Armenia project, the third discussion of the Political Club of Shirak was held on October 22, 2024 at the All Rights Foundation in Gyumri. The discussion was led by Gevorg Poghosyan, Executive Director of Impact Hub Luiza Ayvazyan, Head of Office, Armenia Branch of CIPE. The discussion centered on the importance of strengthening cooperation, dialogue, and advocacy between the public and private sectors. The project is supported by the government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Publications
Caucasus XXI century
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Caucasus XXI century
The difficulties of social and labour integration of people from NagornoKarabakh:A parallelism with the Greek case of Pontic Greeks and ethnic Greek Albaniansmigrants merged into Greece
Author – Carlo Busini, Master in Global Economics and Social Affairs, Ca'Foscari Challenge School
The difficulties of social and labour integration of people from NagornoKarabakh:A parallelism with the Greek case of Pontic Greeks and ethnic Greek Albaniansmigrants merged into Greece
Projects
We implement a number of projects which are mainly aimed at promoting public discourse in Armenia as well as building capacity for Armenian youth.
Events
Roundtable discussion
ENGAGING SOCIETY AND GOVERNMENT IN ARMENIA IN DEVELOPING AN AGENDA FOR A SECURE REGION
On December 10, the Caucasus Institute hosted a roundtable discussion on regional and national security issues. At the roundtable, representatives of government bodies in charge of foreign affairs, security and defence met with experts from Armenian and British research institutions. Keynote speeches were delivered by Laurence Broers, Associate Fellow of the Russia & Eurasia Programme at Chatham House, and colonel Artsrun Hovhannisyan, Head of the Command and Staff Institute at the Vazgen Sargsyan Military University affiliated with Armenia’s Ministry of Defence. The roundtable discussion was organized in the framework of the project Engaging Society and Government in Armenia in Developing an Agenda for a Secure Region (Phase 3) implemented by the Caucasus Institute in partnership with Civil Society Institute and Civilitas Foundation. The project is funded with UK International Development from the UK government.