Opinion

In a voluminous collection of texts, historian and former diplomat Jirair Libaridian examines the reasons behind the moral, military and intellectual defeat of the Armenian elite in the context of three issues: the contemporary history of the Republic of Armenia, the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, and Armenian-Turkish relations.

Why did Aliyev call for snap presidential elections? What does this mean for the Armenia-Azerbaijan “peace process”? Tatevik Hayrapetyan writes that we may see a more aggressive and dangerous Azerbaijan, particularly if the West chooses to withdraw from the peace talks.

2024 has gotten off to a bad start, with several destabilizing fires fueling the specter of a widespread conflict. In these circumstances, Armenia must opt for a global view of the regional situation, writes Tigran Yegavian.

This article presents a comprehensive perspective on the concept of “Western Azerbaijan,” portraying it as a continually evolving agenda that Azerbaijan might be integrating into a broader framework of bolstering Turkish influence in the Caucasus.

In a recent interview, Armenia’s Prime Minister made a number of revelatory remarks challenging Armenia’s long-standing narrative on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue. Davit Khachatryan takes a closer look.

With the ethnic cleansing of the Armenians of Artsakh and the collapse of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, many felt that international law has no influence when it comes to safeguarding Armenian interests. Is the law as culpable as it seems? What can be expected?

Armenia has been on a slow descent into turmoil, politically fractured and spiritually tainted by the corruption of men and their egos, writes Tigran Yegavian. Recent tragedies have shaken the Armenian nation forcing the need to reassess the foundations of the Armenian cause and formulate a strategic vision.

It's unclear whether Armenia will follow the same path of neighboring countries in seeking EU candidate status. Yerevan has been cautious, refraining from making any explicit announcements of a significant shift in its foreign policy orientation, writes Anna Barseghyan.

International Humanitarian Law constitutes a critical set of rules with the purpose of mitigating the humanitarian impact of armed conflicts. It has never set out to eradicate all human suffering during conflicts and violations, heinous as they are, do not render the law null and void.

Armenia’s recent turn away from Russia has sparked European hopes that the country could finally join the West. But that’s not the whole story. Karena Avedissian explains.