Nearly six years after the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War exposed Armenia's vulnerability to drone warfare, the country's military has unveiled a dramatically expanded UAV fleet. Hovhannes Nazaretyan examines how Armenia got here, and whether new capabilities can translate into real battlefield effectiveness.

Armenia’s first military parade in a decade offered the clearest public glimpse yet into the country’s rapidly developing defense capabilities. From French CAESAR howitzers and Indian missile systems to Chinese drones and locally produced weapons, the parade showcased Armenia’s drive to diversify its military partnerships and rebuild its armed forces after the 2020 war.

Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary election features 19 competing political forces, ranging from ruling and opposition parties to newly formed movements and fringe contenders. Hovhannes Nazaretyan presents a concise guide to the country’s crowded political landscape, key alliances, ideologies and leading personalities shaping the campaign.

Foreign policy and security have emerged as defining issues in Armenia’s upcoming parliamentary election, with parties sharply divided over relations with Russia, deeper integration with the West, regional normalization, TRIPP and the country’s broader geopolitical direction amid growing uncertainty in the South Caucasus.

The first-ever EU–Armenia Summit in Yerevan marked a major milestone in bilateral relations, advancing cooperation on connectivity, energy, digital infrastructure and reforms. The sides reaffirmed commitment to closer strategic partnership, resilience, regional integration and long-term political and economic alignment.

European leaders convene in Yerevan for the 8th European Political Community summit, spotlighting Armenia’s growing geopolitical role and turning Yerevan into a hub of diplomacy. Amid discussions on security, energy, and cooperation, the gathering reveals both opportunities for partnership and challenges.

A landmark of Soviet-era scholarship, the Soviet Armenian Encyclopedia remains the most comprehensive reference work in Armenian. Shaped by ideology yet vast in scope, it reflects both the intellectual ambition and the political constraints of its time.

Armenia’s mining sector stands at a pivotal moment, as rising global demand for critical minerals draws U.S. and EU interest. Hovhannes Nazaretyan explores its economic weight, untapped potential, geopolitical significance and the environmental and governance challenges shaping its future.

Armenia heads to the polls on June 7, 2026 for its first regular parliamentary elections in nearly a decade. This primer breaks down the rules of the race, the key political players, and what’s at stake as the country prepares for a pivotal vote.

Azerbaijan speaks the language of peace while steadily expanding and diversifying its military arsenal. As negotiations with Armenia inch forward, Hovhannes Nazaretyan examines Baku’s sustained rearmament, including its suppliers, capabilities and strategic intent, and what it reveals about the fragile balance between diplomacy and deterrence in the South Caucasus.