Peace agenda leaves no room for EU mission in Armenia [OPINION]
For over two years, the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMA) has been observing the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, occasionally using binoculars to monitor Azerbaijani positions. Officially, the mission claims to ensure Armenia's safety; however, in reality, it undermines Azerbaijan's security under the pretence of its self-assumed role. With Azerbaijan–Armenia relations warming, EUMA’s relevance may be out of step with the changing diplomatic reality.
The EUMA arrived in Armenia without Azerbaijan's consent, and importantly, the details regarding its personnel were not disclosed to Azerbaijan—only the information that the group was unarmed was shared. Operating very close to the Azerbaijani border, the mission often exploits minor pretexts to justify its actions and utilises these situations to its advantage when necessary.
When the EU deployed the mission in early 2023, its........
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