June decision to increase the electricity fee resulted in massive protest named ‘Electric Yerevan.’ On September 30, RAO UES International and Tashir Group announced the signing of an agreement pertaining to the sale of Electric Networks of Armenia. But will Armenian consumers benefit from the ENA deal? (PDF) Armen Grigoryan
Marius Laurinavičius explores the theory and practice of Russian foreign policy as well as the Kremlin’s capabilities to undermine the EU and NATO, and bring the world back to the times of international power balance. (PDF) Marius Laurinavičius
Tensions along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh and on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border have intensified from September 24, with skirmishes including the use of heavy artillery by both sides. Russia’s specific interests aggravate the situation, while the conflicting sides remain reluctant to seek a compromise solution. In this situation, Armenia and Azerbaijan are under increasing pressure to accept a Russia-led peacekeeping mission to the region. (PDF) Armen Grigoryan
This food-for-thought paper contains suggestions and recommendations related to the most important OSCE’s human dimension issues presented on behalf of the East European Security Research Initiative and the Foreign Policy Research Institute (Kyiv, Ukraine) within the margins of the OSCE Network of Think Tanks and Academic Institutions as a part of contribution to the OSCE’s Panel of Eminent Persons Report. (PDF) Oleksandr Tytarchuk, Maksym Khylko
At the request of the East European Security Research Initiative, Moldovan experts commented on the practical implications of Kyiv decision of May 2015 to ban transit of Russian troops; prospects for the Ukrainian initiative to replace Russian peacekeepers in Transnistria with the international mission, and perspectives of the Chisinau initiative to adopt a reintegration timetable for Transnistria. (PDF) Alexandru Postica, Mihai Popșoi, Chisinau
This article examines the concept of military integration as applied to the case of Russia and South Ossetia, analyzes the integration dynamics and durability in this region and models future developments. The author concludes that increased military presence and capabilities are undoubtedly destabilizing security in the Caucasus region. (PDF) Grazvydas Jasutis, Lithuania
