The Duran | Armenia Ditches Russia for the EU and Azerbaijan | Aug. 30, 2026

Source: The Duran youtube



Description: 

The Duran on Nikol Pashinyan's push to pull Armenia away from Russia and the CSTO toward the European Union, Azerbaijan and Turkey, and why the pivot threatens Armenia's security and economy — from Nagorno Karabakh to Russian gas.

Timeline:
00:00:00 Pashinyan's push to take Armenia into the EU
00:00:29 Breaking from Russia and the CSTO security umbrella
00:00:58 Pashinyan's base of support and the NGOs
00:01:23 Armenia's lost security guarantee from Russia
00:02:09 Risk to Russia Armenia economic and trade ties
00:03:07 Russia's gas and export leverage over Armenia
00:03:58 Azerbaijan's territorial demands over Nakhchivan
00:04:24 Pashinyan conceding Nagorno Karabakh to Azerbaijan
00:05:15 Why Western security guarantees are an illusion
00:07:04 NGOs, the US Embassy and Armenia's powerful diaspora

Lasha Kasradz | South Caucasus Geopolitics: Armenia, Georgia & Azerbaijan Between Russia and the U.S. | Sept. 7, 2025

Source: India & Global Left youtube 

Description:
In this episode of India & Global Left, we are joined by Lasha Kasradze to unpack the politics of the South Caucasus — Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia. We trace how the post-Soviet transition shaped each country’s relationship with Russia and the United States, and how these dynamics continue to define the region today. 

We discuss the recent shifts in foreign policy across the three states, the impact of the Ukraine war and Iran’s regional role, and the pressures of great power politics on small nations caught between East and West.

From security dilemmas to energy politics, this conversation explores the strategic crossroads of the South Caucasus — a region where global rivalries, local conflicts, and shifting alliances collide.

John Helmer | Russia's Oreshnik Moment comes CLOSER | July 16, 2025

Source: Diaogue Works youtube



Chapters:
(00:05) - US-Russia Tensions and Ukraine Conflict
(05:02) - Russian Response to Trump's Threats
(10:05) - Trump's Business-Oriented Approach to Ukraine
(15:06) - Sanctions, Tariffs, and Global Implications
(20:05) - Escalation of War and World War II Analogy
(25:06) - Diplomatic Efforts and Negotiation Deadlines
(30:03) - Mental Capacity of Trump and Its Impact on Conflict
(35:06) - European Funding for Weapons and Political Challenges
(40:01) - German Role in Missile Deployment and Public Sentiment
(45:02) - Azerbaijan's Complex Relations with Russia and Iran
(50:04) - Azeri-Russian Crises and Diplomatic Tensions
(55:02) - Ethnic and Economic Tensions in Azerbaijan
(1:00:07) - Iranian Concerns and Regional Power Struggles
(1:05:01) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts