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Mapping the World Essentials Season 5, Episode 70: Armenia: A Decision for Europe?
Armenia is moving closer to Europe politically. The focus of the European Political Community meeting in Yerevan was the country's change of course: After decades of Russian dependence, the loss of Nagorno-Karabakh, and Moscow's lack of protection, Armenia has been increasingly seeking closer ties with the EU and new security policy perspectives since 2024. Watch Mapping the World Essentials Season 5, Episode 70 Armenia: A Decision for Europe? in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Mapping the World Essentials Season 5, Episode 70 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Armenia: A Decision for Europe?
Armenia is moving closer to Europe politically. The focus of the European Political Community meeting in Yerevan was the country's change of course: After decades of Russian dependence, the loss of Nagorno-Karabakh, and Moscow's lack of protection, Armenia has been increasingly seeking closer ties with the EU and new security policy perspectives since 2024.
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