Politics

Israel's move to recognize the Armenian Genocide is neither a legal judgment nor a purely moral act. As Israel faces genocide allegations over Gaza, the decision raises difficult questions about law, politics, memory and the consistency of state recognition. Davit Khachatryan examines what that recognition can, and cannot, accomplish under international law, and why Israel's decision carries both legal and political significance.

What can a French historian's account of his country's collapse in 1940 reveal about Armenia after the 2020 war? Taline Papazian revisits Marc Bloch's “Strange Defeat” to examine leadership, society, resistance and the difficult work of national self-reflection and rebuilding.

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.

Democracies are judged not only by those who govern, but also by the strength of those who challenge them. Reflecting on Armenia’s 2026 parliamentary election, Armine Bagiyan argues that building a credible, constructive opposition is essential to the country’s democratic consolidation.

The May 28 military parade in Yerevan was more than a showcase of new weapons. It revealed the contours of Armenia’s emerging “new army”, one built on diversified international partnerships, expanding domestic defense production and a determined effort to adapt to a transformed regional security landscape. In this in-depth analysis, Sossi Tatikyan examines what these changes mean for Armenia’s evolving military balance and regional security.

As Armenia’s parliamentary election campaign intensifies, the issue of Soviet-era enclaves between Armenia and Azerbaijan has re-emerged as a sensitive political and security question. Sossi Tatikyan explores their historical origins, legal status, international parallels and the possible scenarios being discussed within the peace process.

As Armenia and Azerbaijan compete for influence in Washington, a new lobbying battle is reshaping U.S. engagement in the South Caucasus. From diaspora advocacy to multimillion-dollar lobbying campaigns, both sides are working to influence American policy, peace efforts and regional power dynamics.

As modern conflict increasingly targets how societies think rather than what they control, Armenia faces growing exposure to cognitive warfare. Sossi Tatikyan explains the concept, maps its risks in Armenia’s post-war context, and outlines a resilience framework to strengthen cognitive security, public trust and democratic stability ahead of the 2026 elections and beyond.

A harrowing account of Armenian prisoners of war held in Azerbaijan, Gibran Caroline Boyce follows one family’s years-long fight for justice. As peace talks advance, it examines human rights abuses, legal battles and the unresolved fate of detainees left behind.

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.