EVN Security Report
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev considers the regional power imbalance his greatest success and its preservation a top priority. As Armenia rearms to strengthen deterrence, he sees this as a threat to his strategy, raising the risk of strategic strikes. Read the January Security Report and listen to the accompanying podcast, “Examining the Context,” with Nerses Kopalyan.
Why Aliyev Thinks He Has to Attack Armenia Soon
Ilham Aliyev considers the new regional balance of power his greatest geopolitical success and the preservation of this power disparity with Armenia his highest priority. As Armenia rearms and seeks to develop deterrence capacity, Aliyev deems this a threat to his grand strategy, thus heightening the probability of strategic strikes against Armenia.
Examining the Context: Why Aliyev Thinks He Has to Attack Armenia Soon
In this episode of “Examining the Context” podcast, Nerses Kopalyan explains why Armenia’s efforts to rearm and build deterrence capabilities pose a direct challenge to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s grand strategy of maintaining military dominance over Yerevan.
Politics
Providing in-depth analysis of geopolitical tensions, security challenges and disinformation shaping the South Caucasus, the politics section on EVN Report featured articles examining Azerbaijan’s revisionist narratives, Armenia’s deterrence strategies, and the role of international arbitration in regional conflicts.
Opinion
Law & Society
Azerbaijan’s International Image-Making Strategies and Challenges
Azerbaijan leverages cultural diplomacy, sports, and economic branding to shape its international image. However, human rights abuses, authoritarianism and Armenophobia undermine its efforts, exposing contradictions in the country’s reputation-building strategies.
Reservoirs: Key to Armenia’s Water Security Amid Climate Change
News Watch
Columns
EVN Report’s January 2025 collection of columns offers diverse insights, from the evolving impact of artificial intelligence on Armenia’s tech scene to reflections on environmental crises, political unrest, cultural heritage, and the art of curation, weaving together global and local perspectives.
Lifestyle
SALT’s second issue continues to celebrate Armenia’s vibrant culture and creativity, offering fresh perspectives for readers in Armenia and the diaspora. This edition explores the timeless beauty of ethnic Armenian jewelry, delves into the stories behind cherished Armenian cookbooks, and showcases a photo essay on an abandoned firehouse transformed into a haven for artists and musicians. From a profile of Natacha Kalfayan, whose social enterprises empower emerging artists, to insights on sustainable living rooted in the Soviet past and a review of one of Yerevan’s finest Italian restaurants, SALT serves a curated selection of stories that inspire connection, pride and renewal.
