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.
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.
In recent years, there has been an unprecedented increase in the number of asylum seekers in Armenia. Arshaluys Barseghyan looks into what accounts for this trend, which countries Armenia receives the most applications from, and how many are accepted.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of June 7: Seven people are injured following an explosion at a gas station in Armenia; repair and relief efforts continue in the regions of Lori and Tavush following devastating floods; Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev continues to insist that Armenia amend its Constitution.
Davit Khachatryan focuses on the changing dynamics surrounding genocide, particularly in light of modern warfare tactics and weaponry, emphasizing the importance for Armenia to be vigilant in response to emerging threats.
The deepening alliance between Azerbaijan and Israel carries significant implications for Armenia, notably Azerbaijan's considerable acquisition of advanced Israeli weaponry which it has extensively employed against Armenian forces in the past decade.
The 2020 Artsakh War served as a stark reminder of the transformative role that drones are playing on the modern battlefield. Davit Khachatryan argues, however, that the overemphasis surrounding drones requires a more sober and critical analysis.
With Zelenskyy’s potential visit to Armenia in the coming days, Justin Tomczyk writes that Ukraine’s experience over the past two years can provide insights into how smaller democracies must fight against their larger, authoritarian neighbors.
2024 has gotten off to a bad start, with several destabilizing fires fueling the specter of a widespread conflict. In these circumstances, Armenia must opt for a global view of the regional situation, writes Tigran Yegavian.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of September 15, 2023: Tensions in the region continue to dominate headlines, including the growing rift between Russia and Armenia; a Russian Red Cross truck carrying humanitarian aid crosses into Artsakh through the Aghdam road; the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee hosts a hearing on the situation in Artsakh and more.
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