Russia, the United States, and the European Union each have strategic interests as geopolitical dynamics intensify.
Armenia is heading to the polls.
Voters will choose between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who enjoys support from former U.S. President Donald Trump, and parties advocating closer ties with Russia.
Consequently, why are these parliamentary elections being closely watched in Brussels, Moscow, and Washington?
Presenter: Anna Burns-Francis
Guests:
Richard Giragosian – Founding director of the Regional Studies Center think tank
Kenneth Roth – Visiting professor at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs
Chris Weafer – Chief executive officer of the Macro-Advisory consultancy
Published On 6 Jun 2026
