Lecture series led by Varuzhan Geghamyan titled "On the Boarder of Empires: How to Understand the Geopolitics of Armenia and the Region?"
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A three-part lecture series led by Varuzhan Geghamyan titled "On the Boarder of Empires: How to Understand the Geopolitics of Armenia and the Region?" Throughout the sessions, participants will: -delve into contemporary geopolitics and its profound influence on international affairs, -learn to understand intricate conflicts with the aid of maps, -unveil the key challenges within Armenia's foreign policy, -understand the strategic interests of Russia, Iran, and Turkey in the region, -examine the historical roots and future trajectories of the Armenian-Turkish conflict, -analyze the self-perception of Erdogan as a modern-day sultan and its resonance among certain groups. Speaker: Varuzhan Geghamyan, PhD in Historical Sciences, Turkologist, and Associate Professor at Yerevan State University's Faculty of Oriental Studies. Dates: May 21, 23, and 25.