Pashinyan Charts The Way For Regional Peace

Avrasya İncelemeleri Merkezi (AVİM)

Explore the evolving dynamics between Armenia and Azerbaijan in this insightful video! We'll address the dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan and Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan's diplomatic shifts. Discover how Armenia's foreign policy is moving away from conflict, focusing on proactive diplomacy and balancing domestic criticism. We'll also examine the nationalist backlash against Pashinyan, the protests, and the steps taken towards confidence-building, including the return of villages in the Tavush region. Finally, see the potential impact of reopening the Turkish-Armenian border on regional normalization. Don't forget to like and share if you find this informative! #Armenia #Azerbaijan #Karabakh #NikolPashinyan #PeaceTalks #Diplomacy #RegionalNormalization #InternationalRelations

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00:00The South Caucasus at the crossroads of Europe and Asia has long been fraught with tension.

00:08Armenia and Azerbaijan have been locked in a dispute.

00:11Recent years have seen Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's attempts of peace overtures

00:16towards Azerbaijan and Turkey.

00:18This shift marks a significant departure from the past, signaling a potential turning point.

00:23Pashinyan believes lasting peace can only be achieved through dialogue and compromise.

00:29Turkey, a regional power, has expressed readiness to normalize relations with Armenia, contingent

00:34upon progress with Azerbaijan.

00:37Pashinyan's proactive diplomacy offers hope for regional cooperation and prosperity.

00:45Nikol Pashinyan's approach to regional relations represents a stark departure from his predecessors.

00:50For decades, Armenian foreign policy was fixated on conflict, leading to strained relations.

00:56Pashinyan campaigned on a platform of change, recognizing that clinging to past grievances

01:01perpetuates mistrust.

01:03He understands that a prosperous future requires breaking free from history and pursuing dialogue.

01:09His willingness to engage with Azerbaijan and Turkey, despite domestic criticism, reflects

01:13a pragmatic understanding.

01:15This approach has earned him both praise and condemnation, highlighting the delicate balance

01:20he must strike.

01:21The challenge now lies in translating this momentum into concrete actions for a peaceful future.

01:29Pashinyan's pursuit faces considerable opposition from extreme nationalist groups within Armenia,

01:35the Armenian Apostolic Church, and extreme elements within the Armenian diaspora.

01:40These groups, often tied to the former ruling elite, accuse him of capitulating to external

01:45pressure.

01:46The protests led by influential figures have erupted in response to his diplomatic overtures.

01:51They argue that any compromise is unacceptable.

01:54This internal pressure poses a significant challenge to Pashinyan's diplomatic efforts.

01:59However, Pashinyan is arguing that a negotiated settlement is the only viable path.

02:04The challenge is to maintain internal cohesion while pursuing peace.

02:10Pashinyan's diplomatic efforts have yielded tangible results.

02:14The return of villages in the Tavish region to Azerbaijan signifies a step towards confidence-building.

02:20Pashinyan has improved communication channels with both Azerbaijan and Turkey.

02:25Direct talks between officials have resumed.

02:28Turkey has expressed willingness to engage constructively with Armenia, contingent upon

02:32progress with Azerbaijan.

02:34The reopening of the Turkish-Armenian border remains a key incentive for normalization.

02:40Increased trade and investment could transform the region, fostering economic growth and

02:44security.

02:45Pashinyan's goals, though ambitious, could start new times in the South Caucasus.

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