In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of April 25: Armenians around the world commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide; U.S. President Donald Trump refrains from using the word “genocide” but says he “looks forward to continuing our strategic partnership with Armenia” in his annual message; Azerbaijan continues to maintain tension on the border and more.
Successive Armenian leaders have navigated the tension between pursuing international recognition of the Armenian Genocide and maintaining diplomatic pragmatism, especially in relation to Turkey, diaspora expectations, and evolving foreign policy priorities since independence. Hovhannes Nazaretyan explains.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of March April 18: Baku ramps up so-called “Zangezur Corridor” rhetoric; Armenian and Azerbaijani diplomats meet in Ankara and Tbilisi; Pashinyan continues to push peace agenda, and Vardan Ghukasyan reclaims Gyumri mayoralty.
Armenia’s parliament passes a bill formally declaring the country’s intent to pursue EU membership. Supporters see it as a step toward strengthening democracy, security and economic well-being, while critics question its necessity, arguing that deeper ties with the EU were already progressing without such a declaration.
Azerbaijan employs coercive tactics to pressure Armenia into political concessions. Davit Petrosyan examines Aliyev's strategy, Armenia's vulnerabilities, and the risks of dropping legal claims. He argues that, beyond military strengthening, Armenia must develop its own coercive strategy targeting Aliyev’s key fears and vulnerabilities, effectively deterring Azerbaijan.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of February 28: After three months of silence, Azerbaijan responds to the latest draft of the peace treaty; concerns mount over Ruben Vardanyan’s health as Azerbaijan’s sham trials of Armenian prisoners continue; company linked to Republic Party leader wins bid to complete Yerevan’s Cascade Complex and more.
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.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of February 14: Armenia’s Parliament passes first reading of draft law to initiate the EU accession process; wildcat strike ends as miners and company reach a deal; controversial remarks by parliament speaker Alen Simonyan spark outrage and more.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of February 7: Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan meets with U.S. Vice President JD Vance during official visit to Washington DC; trial of former Artsakh officials continues in Baku; miners and technicians at Armenia’s largest mine continue wildcat strike and more.
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.
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