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.
Russia’s immediate focus remains on Ukraine, leaving little attention for other geopolitical concerns. While the long-term outlook is uncertain, this does not necessarily signal a return to its former influence over the South Caucasus. Olesya Vartanyan explains.
After a whirlwind year of cultural events in 2024, Armenia enters 2025 with renewed momentum. This edition of ARTINERARY, curated by Vigen Galstyan, highlights the first major exhibitions, festivals and concerts of the year, along with must-see December shows still on view.
Metsamor embodies a complex interplay of post-Soviet deindustrialization, utopian aspirations, and organic transformation. Once a symbol of Soviet modernity, it now reveals a layered reality—marked by decay, resilience and the unplanned vibrancy of everyday life.
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.
Armenia's ongoing military reforms, initiated after the 2020 Artsakh War, focus on modernizing and professionalizing the Armed Forces to meet the country’s security challenges. The newly released 10-year Concept outlines strategies for structural transformation, improving education, incentivizing service and enhancing civilian oversight.
Grappling with the “New World Disorder” following Donald Trump’s return to office and his sweeping policy changes, Sheila Paylan draws on her personal battles and urges us to harness historical wisdom and enduring human spirit to navigate these turbulent times.
As AI reshapes industries worldwide, Raffi Kassarjian explores its implications for Armenia’s tech sector. From algorithmic bias to AI-assisted development, he examines how local firms can adapt, innovate and compete in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Donald Trump’s return to the White House could profoundly impact U.S.-Armenia relations, raising questions about the strategic partnership, regional alliances, and the influence of his administration’s key figures on Armenian issues. Hovhannes Nazaretyan explains.
Armenia faces mounting water security challenges as climate change intensifies floods and droughts. Reservoirs can play a pivotal role in managing these risks, ensuring water availability and supporting sustainable development through improved storage, infrastructure, and strategic planning initiatives. Hranoush Dermoyan explains.
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