Politics

The sham trials of Nagorno-Karabakh’s former leaders and other Armenian prisoners in Baku expose Azerbaijan’s state-sponsored hatred against Armenians, fueling animosity, obstructing peace efforts and reinforcing Aliyev’s authoritarian grip.

The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem warns it is at risk of losing properties to the Jerusalem municipality. While unrelated to the Cow’s Garden dispute, the case highlights broader threats to the Armenian community’s survival and the Christian presence in the city.

Once hailed as a game-changer in modern warfare, the Bayraktar TB2 drone has seen its role and effectiveness evolve over time. Davit Khachatryan unpacks the realities behind the myth, analyzing its successes, limitations and shifting significance on the battlefield.

Armenia's controversial "stable majority" provision distorts proportional representation and weakens parliamentary democracy. With elections expected in 2026, concerns remain over its impact on governance, coalition-building and legitimacy. Hranoush Dermoyan explains.

Armenia-China relations are primarily shaped by trade and expanding economic ties. While Beijing remains a key trading partner, Armenia’s foreign policy shifts have led to diplomatic uncertainties. Hovhannes Nazaretyan explores trade dynamics, investment gaps, defense cooperation and cultural exchanges.

Investment arbitration plays a pivotal role in a country’s economic landscape, balancing investor protections with national sovereignty. Davit Khachatryan examines key cases, risks and policy implications, shedding light on how arbitration shapes Armenia’s investment climate and its broader geopolitical and economic strategies.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s escalating rhetoric against Armenia aims to justify Baku's coercive tactics, block peace efforts and intimidate international actors. Sossi Tatikyan examines Aliyev's narratives about Western and non-Western powers and their implications for regional stability.

Amid ongoing conflict and fragile peace negotiations, Azerbaijan’s narrative of “Western Azerbaijan” intertwines historical revisionism, legal arguments and war rhetoric. Exploring its origins and implications, Rasmus Canbäck examines how the narrative complicates reconciliation and regional stability.

Analyzing the complexities of Armenia's security and strategic challenges with Azerbaijan, Davit Petrosyan examines the country’s balancing strategies, military dynamics, and geopolitical risks, offering actionable policy insights to safeguard national interests and deter escalation.

In this comprehensive article, Sossi Tatikyan examines Azerbaijani President Aliyev’s recent interviews and their implications for Armenia-Azerbaijan relations, juxtaposing his rhetoric with PM Nikol Pashinyan’s responses and broader Armenian perspectives, offering insights and analyses.