The protests that erupted in Iran in late December 2025 and the subsequent escalation of hostilities between Iran and the United States have rekindled discussions regarding a new military attack on Iran. What impact will these developments have on Armenia’s security and how might security risks be mitigated without compromising democratic principles? This article attempts to address these questions while introducing new dilemmas. 

Life emerged from water; yet, as we migrated to land, the elements of the ecosystem folded that aquatic habitat deep within our own bodies. Since the dawn of Earth, the very same water has been circulating, making us all inextricable parts of a vast, shared expanse – the Hypersea. 

While the discourse on peace and conflict in Georgia typically centers around the Russo-Georgian war and relations with the occupied territories, the concept of peace is far more nuanced than the mere absence of armed conflict.