Armenia’s government has introduced a law to pursue EU membership, signaling ambitions to align with Europe’s governance standards. Though membership is distant, the initiative could drive internal transformation, drawing lessons from neighboring countries' experiences on similar paths.

Following Azerbaijan's 2022 attack on Armenia, the EU quickly deployed a civilian mission to monitor the situation along the tense border. While the mission has helped to maintain a fragile calm, Azerbaijan has made its removal one of the conditions for progress in peace talks with Armenia.

As Georgia grapples with political turbulence and debates its path toward the European Union, its future will inevitably influence Armenia. Meanwhile, Georgia’s recent history in navigating relations with the West offers valuable lessons that Armenia might consider for its own journey.

Donald Trump's return to the U.S. presidency may not bode well for Armenia. Yet, it is a reality beyond its control, demanding clear-eyed pragmatism to preserve and build upon the hard-won partnership cultivated in recent years.

As Georgian opposition parties reject election results and refuse parliamentary seats, ruling Georgian Dream party claims victory, dismissing international calls to probe alleged fraud or rerun elections in disputed districts. The standoff intensifies, risking heightened tensions in Georgia and across the South Caucasus.

As Georgians prepare to head to the polls in parliamentary elections, Olesya Vartanyan explains the intensifying protests, electoral uncertainties, and the broader implications of Georgia's political climate for the region, particularly Armenia.