Yerevan, Armenia
Mtskheta, Georgia.
SEIM & the CAUCASUS:
SEIM Analytics and South Caucasus: Apart from its primary focus on the Western Balkans, Central Europe, Moldova, and Ukraine, SEIM Analytics has an additional analytical focus on South Caucasus, with emphasis on election analysis, conflict warning, and mediation and dialogue facilitation to achieve peaceful conflict resolution.
ARMENIA: On three occasions, Dr. Seim had the opportunity for in-depth insights from the field while observing elections for OSCE/ODIHR >
The presidential election in Armavir Province in 2008
The parliamentary elections in Aragatsotn Province (Talin area) in 2022.
As long-term election observer in Gyumri City and Shirak Province North during the parliamentary elections in 2026.
SEIM Analytics looks forward to an upcoming research trip to AZERBAIJAN.
Kutaisi in GEORGIA was visited for election observation in 2018 (Vani district, southwest of the city of Kutaisi, a mostly rural and partly mountaınous area covering the lowland by the Rioni River and stretching towards the Meskhetian mountain range). Also, Mtskheta, and Tbilisi was explored. SEIM Analytics monitors the situation in the separatist republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, and the political dynamics in Georgia. In February 2008, Seim warned about a crisis in Georgia (South Ossetia).
SEIM and the South Caucasus (articles and conferences):
Election and geopolitical analysis > Armenia’s 2026 parliamentary elections from the perspective of Gyumri City and Shirak Province (10 July 2026)
Read the blog post Finding Solutions for Armenia (31 January 2025) from SEIM ADVISORY on Armenia’s political dilemmas, missed opportunities, and difficult geopolitical positioning.
Dr. Seim participation on the international conference on “The South Caucasus at the Crossroads: New Prospects for Regional Cooperation in the Post-Conflict Setting.” The two conference sessions were “The South Caucasus at the Crossroads: New Prospects for Regional Cooperation in the Post-Conflict Setting” and “Europe’s Energy Security, Expanding Energy Resources and Supply Routes: the Role of Azerbaijan” (Diplomatic Academy, Vienna, 19 January 2024)
A lively outdoor market in Mtskheta, Georgia, South Caucasus.
Georgian beers and labels in the unique Georgian script, including Karva, Natakhtari, and Zedazeni varieties. Currently the script has 33 letters, plus five obsolete letters.
Night-time view of a historic church in downtown Tbilisi, Georgia.
Armenian flag with red, blue, and orange stripes flying atop a stone wall at a monastery in Aragatsotn Province.
At the city gate of Yerevan, Armenia.
Building in Aragatsotn Province (Talin area) with political campaign poster during the 2022-election featuring prime minister since 2018, Nikol Pashinyan.
Open grassland in the western part of Armenia, Talin area of Aragatsotn Province.
Kaqavasar in the Sarapat Valley in Northern Shirak Province is a good starting point for a half-a-day hike towards Gyumri. See SEIM Sports and Mountaineering pages (forthcoming)
The gorgeous Kasagh gorge by the Hovhannavank monastery northwest of Yerevan.
Armenia was first to adopt Christianity (in 301 AD) and the Armenian script was created in 405 AD by the scholar Mesrop Mashtots.
Armenians have a mythological longing for the Ararat Mountain. Clearly visible from Yerevan on sunny mornings, it is located outside Armenia's borders, however. When will the Aragats Mountain (4090m), it's real highest mountain, be awarded a cognac brand...one might wonder.
Kilikia (Cilicia) was the name of the medieval Armenian Kingdom in the Eastern Mediterranean (1080 - 1375). Surely something to celebrate! The beer is quite good actually.