The population of the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic has over recent years been shown emigration trends – people have mostly left for Turkey or Russia. The demographic situation in the region, which is part of Azerbaijan, has changed. The book “Nakhichevan: historical and some present-day problems” says that the Kurdish population has recently increased in the region due to Kurdish immigrants from eastern Turkey. Official Baku is concerned over the problem. The book contains detailed information on the history of Nakhichevan, ethno-political and ethno-demographic processes, economy and socio-economic problems. The book also addresses Iran’s growing influence in the region.

The book has been published by the Institute of Political Research, RA Presidential Administration. The Institute also released the analytical journal “Region and World.” The first Russian-language issue has been published. Levon Hovsepyan, an Editorial Board member, told NEWS.am that articles in Armenia, Russia and English will be published in further issues.

“Political and analytical journals are in the making in Armenia, but we hope the journal will find its readers,” Hovsepyan said. The “Region and World” journal is intended for Armenian and foreign experts, as well as for the general reader.

The Editorial Board members are well-known analysts and scientists from Armenia, Russia and France. Other foreign experts will join the Editorial Board in the future.