Sun Jan 12 2020
Fact Sheet: The State of Democracy in the South Caucasus, Part I
By Karena Avedissian
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the three countries of the South Caucasus declared independence in 1991. This new instalment of “Understanding the Region” looks at the democratic trajectories of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. Part II will look at the state of democracy in the statelets of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh), South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
Sun Nov 03 2019
Fact Sheet: What is the Eurasian Economic Union?
By Karena Avedissian
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) was established in 2015 with the objective of creating a shared economic space with a single customs union. This Fact Sheet about the EAEU provides a closer look at its membership, it purpose, its weaknesses and more. It is part of a larger project, “Understanding the Region: The Caucasus and Beyond.”
Sun Oct 06 2019
Fact Sheet: What is the Collective Security Treaty Organization?
By Karena Avedissian
This Fact Sheet about the Collective Security Treaty Organization is part of a larger project, “Understanding the Region: The Caucasus and Beyond.” It explains what the purpose of the military alliance is, what membership entails, its weaknesses and more.
