Why Armenia’s elections matter
Thomas de Waal and I discuss how the recent elections could reshape geopolitics in the Caucasus and beyond.
On the latest episode of the EI Podcast, I was joined by Thomas de Waal, senior fellow at Carnegie Europe and veteran BBC journalist, to discuss the geopolitical consequences of Armenia’s elections.
From our discussion, one thing is very clear: interpreting Sunday's election results as a triumph for the West and a defeat for Russia is misleading and potentially dangerous. As Tom explains in the podcast, there is a cautionary tale in nearby Georgia of what happens when European and American leaders overinvest in a single charismatic leader while failing to appreciate the political complexities on the ground.
You can listen to the podcast here: https://audioboom.com/posts/8915343-why-armenia-s-elections-matter