Multi-Stakeholder Foresight Dialogue: Exploring Future Scenarios, Trends, and Signals in Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations

31 May – 2 June 2025

Peace Dialogue NGO is pleased to invite a select group of national stakeholders to participate in a high-level, invitation-only foresight dialogue addressing the future of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations, scheduled to take place from 31 May to 2 June 2025.

This strategic gathering will bring together leading experts and institutional actors—including parliamentarians, representatives of governmental institution, and civil society representatives—to jointly explore best- and worst-case scenarios for the region over the next 3–4 years. A particular focus will be placed on the potential implications of the signing—or absence—of a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Through structured scenario-building and inclusive exchange, the dialogue aims to:

Analyze emerging regional trends and geopolitical developments
Identify key risks and their security implications
Clarify the role of stakeholders and institutions in shaping peaceful outcomes
Promote actionable strategies that support positive scenarios while mitigating those that could threaten stability

The Know-How

The foresight process will be co-designed and facilitated with the active participation of the Digital Peacemaking Team from the CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation (Finland), an internationally recognized leader in peace innovation. Their cutting-edge digital tools and AI-supported methodologies will guide the documentation, analysis, and synthesis of outcomes—providing a strong foundation for future policymaking and engagement.

The dialogue will be led by Dr. John A. Sweeney, Senior Advisor on Futures and Foresight at CMI. Dr. Sweeney is the UNESCO Chair in Futures Studies in Anticipatory Governance and Sustainable Policymaking at Westminster International University in Tashkent. He also serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of World Futures Review and teaches in the University of Houston’s Master’s Program in Strategic Foresight.

Participation & Logistics

Working Language: English
Format: In-person, conducted under Chatham House Rules
Access: Strictly by invitation only
Working Agenda: Will be shared upon confirmation of participation
Participants List: Will be shared upon confirmation
Location: To be confirmed and shared with confirmed participants
Confidentiality & Safety: Fully ensured through established protocols

Participants are kindly asked to confirm their attendance no later than 15 May 2025.

For inquiries, please contact:

Organizational matters: Taline Nichanian | +374 93 946 446
Content-related matters: Edgar Khachatryan | +374 93 820 632

We look forward to your participation in this exclusive and forward-looking dialogue, contributing to long-term peace and regional resilience.

This initiative is carried out by Peace Dialogue NGO in partnership with Conciliation Resources, with financial support from the European Union through its EU4Peace programme. The project is implemented in close collaboration with CMI – the Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation. CMI provides methodological guidance and facilitation through its Digital Peacemaking Team.