An Armenian delegation headed by Richard Giragosian, Head of the Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS), Tigran Mkrtchyan, European Stability Institute (ESI) Analyst, and other experts will participate in the conference “Security Challenges and Regional Cooperation in South Caucasus” in Istanbul.

The conference is due on October 22-24 under the auspices of NATO “Science for Peace and Security” program. Maria Amaryan and Stepan Grigoryan from the Analytical Centre on Globalization and Regional Cooperation (ACGRC) will present a report on “Changes of geopolitical patterns in the Caucasus and potential for international involvement”, Richard Giragosian – “The problem of transnational crimes and regional security in the South Caucasus.” Tigran Mkrtchyan will speak of NGO role in settling conflicts and getting closer Caucasian states — the Armenia-Turkey normalization is an example. Politicians and political analysts of Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia will also deliver speeches.