Politics
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Armenia’s Duality in Foreign Policy and Diplomatic Expansion in 2024
Armenia’s foreign policy in 2024 was marked by both an expansion of diplomatic ties and unresolved fundamental issues related to regional security, human rights protection, and geopolitical orientation. The broadening of Armenia’s diplomatic activities, alongside certain shortcomings in addressing core…
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Catholicos Aram I Meets with Papal Envoy Amid Lebanon’s Presidential Elections
On January 2, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I held a meeting with Papal Envoy Bishop Paolo Borgia in Lebanon. Marked by warm and symbolic exchanges, the meeting highlighted the importance of ongoing collaboration between the Armenian Apostolic Church and the…
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Navigating Challenges: A Critical Look at Armenia’s 2025-2031 Employment Strategy
On December 27th, the Armenian government approved a strategic employment program for 2025-2031, aiming to improve labor resource utilization and reduce poverty. This program outlines a vision and effective solutions for developing the employment sector, addressing deep-rooted labor market challenges.…
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Aliyev and Putin Express Condolences, Joined by Pashinyan, After Baku-Grozny Flight Crash Near Aktau
A tragic aviation accident involving an Azerbaijan Airlines flight en route from Baku to Grozny has claimed 67 lives, leaving the international community in mourning. The incident occurred near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan, where the aircraft made a crash…
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Yerevan-Baku Flights: Security Strategy or Emerging Challenges?
Over the past five years, 66 flights have been conducted between Yerevan and Baku. This information was provided by Armenia’s Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure in response to a written inquiry. According to the ministry, these flights began in…
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Nikol Pashinyan’s Statement: A Step Against State Interests
Nikol Pashinyan’s recent statement that since 1994 the negotiations on Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) have aimed solely at its return to Azerbaijan raises significant doubts and concerns about Armenia’s state interests. This claim not only highlights contradictions in the presentation of the…
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Reviving the Gyumri-Kars Railway: At the Crossroads of Strategic Interests and International Risks
During the 49th meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC), Armenia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ararat Mirzoyan, highlighted significant progress in regional cooperation, including discussions on reopening the Gyumri-Kars railway between…
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Pashinyan’s Anti-State Era: Ranked 1-10
As the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan has made numerous statements in recent years that have raised concerns about his commitment to national interests. These statements, often framed as hypotheses or proposals, appear to provide him with a shield…
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Armenia Nominates for UNESCO World Heritage Committee Membership
The Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has initiated an international conference dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the 1954 Hague Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in Armed Conflict. This event underscores Armenia’s commitment to preserving cultural heritage and…
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Brad Sherman Elected Vice Chair of the Congressional Armenian Caucus
Democratic Congressman Brad Sherman, a senior member of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, has been elected Vice Chair of the Congressional Armenian Caucus. The caucus, comprising over 100 members of Congress, is dedicated to strengthening U.S.-Armenia relations and advancing…
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The Russo-Turkish-Azerbaijani Tandem and Armenia’s Future Amid Shifting Power Dynamics
The devastating wars in Syria and globally are undoubtedly alarming, but to claim they herald an inevitable demise for Armenia is an oversimplification rooted in flawed reasoning. Similar predictions were made about Artsakh before 2020, which came true not because…
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Baku’s New Blackmail: Armenia Must Not Surrender Its Rights
Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov’s recent statement demanding that Armenia withdraw its legal cases against Baku in international courts highlights a troubling pattern. This is not a genuine effort toward peace but yet another attempt at blackmail aimed at…
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The CSTO Secretary-General’s False Statement and the Reality
The statement by CSTO Secretary-General Imangali Tasmagambetov that “all obligations towards Armenia are being upheld” is a disgraceful declaration, characterized by falsehood and denial. This statement blatantly contradicts the reality, as the CSTO has repeatedly failed to fulfill its core…
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OSCE Ministerial Council to Convene: No Meeting Planned Between Mirzoyan and Bayramov
No meeting is scheduled between the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan during the OSCE Ministerial Council, as confirmed by Ani Badalyan, spokesperson for Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The council, taking place in Malta from December 4-5, will host…
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Armenia’s Consul in Aleppo Continues Duties from Damascus Amid Escalating Clashes
Amid escalating clashes in Aleppo, which has come under opposition control, Armenia’s Consul General has temporarily relocated to Damascus to continue his duties. According to “Gandzasar” news, the Armenian humanitarian team and the Consul General left Aleppo before the onset…