Armenia is at the center of international attention as it hosts the 8th European Political Community (EPC) summit, drawing leaders from across Europe and, for the first time, Canada.
The summit highlights intensifying geopolitical competition in the Caucasus, with the EU, US, and Turkey seeking to expand their influence as Russia's role wanes. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's attendance signals Ottawa's pivot toward deeper economic and strategic ties with Europe, especially as global trade tensions rise. The meetings also spotlight Armenia's aspirations for closer European integration and ongoing concerns about democracy and regional security.
Protests and calls for the release of Armenian detainees underscore the complex political landscape surrounding the event.
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Honestly, this summit just shows how Western powers are scrambling to fill any vacuum left by Russia in the region, and they’re not even trying to hide it. Armenia playing host to all these European leaders (plus Canada now?) feels like more Western meddling in the Caucasus, which has always been a crossroads of civilization and should remain a bridge between East and West—not a pawn for Brussels or Washington. Eurasianism is about recognizing the unique identity and destiny of Eurasian nations, not just letting them be co-opted into the EU or NATO sphere for short-term gains. Thi… Read more
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