Politics

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.

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.

A recent resurgence of inflammatory rhetoric and aggressive propaganda against Armenians by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, accompanied by a firm rejection of peaceful dialogue, raise significant concerns for stability in the South Caucasus. Tatevik Hayrapetyan explains.

If Azerbaijan’s Aliyev attacks Armenia, it risks Armenia's survival but would be self-sabotage for Baku. Such aggression would push Aliyev into Russia’s revisionist orbit, thereby undermining his external geopolitical patronage system—a key factor for his regime's survival. Anna Ohanyan explains.

Obtaining a visa-free regime with the EU is not a sprint but a marathon, requiring sustained efforts from Armenia. Even after achieving visa-free status, the process will require ongoing reforms and adjustments. Anna Barseghyan explains.

Since the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh War, Armenia has pivoted toward utilizing international legal institutions to address the conflict's aftermath with Azerbaijan. This article offers a comprehensive overview of Armenia’s legal efforts on the global stage.

To diversify its economic and political ties, Armenia has strengthened relations with the Arab world, including establishing diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia in 2023 and recognizing Palestine in 2024. Hovhannes Nazaretyan provides a comprehensive overview of these growing connections.