Politics

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.

Armenia's diplomatic footprint reveals its foreign policy goals and challenges: enhancing security, fostering economic ties and amplifying its international presence. Hovhannes Nazaretyan examines how Armenia is positioning itself globally.

The ICJ's recent ruling in Armenia v. Azerbaijan dismissed Azerbaijan’s objections, allowing the case to proceed on claims of racial discrimination under CERD. This landmark decision unfolds against the backdrop of the ongoing humanitarian crisis affecting Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh.

Seven years after Armenia ratified the Paris Agreement on climate change, Gor Samvel reviews measures Armenia has taken to implement key provisions of the treaty, focusing on mitigation, adaptation, transparency and compliance, highlighting achievements and areas in need of improvement.

Evidence suggests Turkey’s involvement in the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh War was pivotal, reshaping Azerbaijan’s military capabilities. Hovhannes Nazaretyan examines Turkey’s military assistance, including advisory support, deployment of Syrian mercenaries, and Bayraktar TB2 drones, revealing Turkey's covert yet substantial role in the conflict.

Ahead of COP29, Azerbaijan has intensified its repression of dissent, arresting activists and silencing critics to project an image of peace. Rasmus Canbäck examines how Azerbaijan’s “Policy of Intimidation” serves as a tool to stifle internal opposition and manipulate international narratives.

As the Middle East stands at the crossroads of a potential clash between regional powers, this article explores Iran's complex relationships with Hezbollah, Israel, and Azerbaijan and considers how these dynamics may reshape stability and power across Western Asia.

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.

In response to France’s criticism of Azerbaijan’s coercive tactics against Armenia and the deepening France-Armenia partnership, Baku has escalated its information warfare against Paris. Sossi Tatikyan examines how Azerbaijan exploits anti-colonial narratives against France among Sub-Saharan African nations.