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‘A bridge, not an obstacle’: is Armenia a new crossroads between east and west?
Armenia, a former Soviet Republic, is at a strategic crossroads as it navigates a five-way geopolitical tug of war between Russia, the US, Turkey, Europe, and Azerbaijan. The country's upcoming national elections on 7 June coincide with efforts to resolve its conflict with Azerbaijan and integrate into the Middle Corridor trade route.
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