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Pashinyan’s ‘Real Armenia’ at center of high-stakes election in Armenia
Armenia is heading to a high-stakes parliamentary election (June 7) seen as a referendum on PM Nikol Pashinyan’s foreign policy agenda and his “Real Armenia” vision. Key themes: - Civil Contract leads comfortably amid a fragmented, pro-Russian opposition. - The vote could decide the pace and direction of regional reconciliation with Azerbaijan and Türkiye, including normalization processes and open-border ambitions. - Pashinyan aims to secure a two-thirds majority to push a n
Armenia: Sunday's vote is a test of peace with Azerbaijan and foreign policy direction.
Armenia’s upcoming vote is framed as a test of its foreign policy trajectory and security outlook. Since 2022, Prime Minister Pashinyan has gradually distanced Armenia from Russia, driven by the CSTO’s perceived inaction during Azerbaijan’s 2023 Nagorno-Karabakh events and Azerbaijan’s gains. The campaign highlights Armenia’s shift toward a more pro-Western stance, with a 2026 Civil Contract program dropping Moscow as a “strategic ally,” keeping CSTO membership frozen, and pr
Skerrit Appeals for Diplomacy After Maduro Taken Into U.S. Custody – DOM767
Summary: Dominica calls for restraint and renewed diplomacy after U.S. confirmation that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was taken into custody. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit urged dialogue through established international mechanisms, emphasizing Dominica’s commitment to peace, sovereignty, and the rule of law. He warned that escalation could destabilize the region and disrupt travel, trade, and cooperation. Dominica maintains friendly relations with both the U.S. and