Politics
Latest political updates, governmental reforms, elections, and policy analyses from Armenia, the Caucasus, and international corridors.
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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…
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Putin’s Lies About the CSTO Are Undermining Armenia’s Security
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent statements about the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and Armenia’s security expose a dangerous pattern of misinformation and neglect. By denying aggression against Armenia and shifting responsibility away from the CSTO, Putin not only undermines…
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Polish President’s Visit Sparks Azerbaijan’s Reaction
Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reacted strongly to Polish President Andrzej Duda’s visit to the EU Monitoring Mission’s observation post on the Armenia-Azerbaijan border. By labeling the visit a “telescope show” and accusing the European Union of an “anti-Azerbaijan…
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Polish President Pays Tribute to Victims of the Armenian Genocide
Polish President Andrzej Duda, currently on an official visit to Armenia, visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial on November 26. He was accompanied by Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Paruyr Hovhannisyan, Yerevan Deputy Mayor Armen Pambukhchyan, and Armenia’s Ambassador to Poland, Alexander…
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Nikol’s Staffing Policy: Unchanged Changes, Irresponsible Responsibility
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s approach to staffing changes reveals a leadership style mired in contradictions and strategic ambiguity. The ongoing reshuffling of officials, described by Pashinyan as essential for systemic reform, instead highlights a complex interplay of public dissatisfaction, individual…
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Nikol: Contradictory Leader or a Populist Without Vision?
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s recent statements on social assistance programs, healthcare reforms, government vehicle reductions, and traffic cameras reflect a leader seemingly entangled in his own perpetual contradictions. His positions frequently shift from one extreme to another, raising questions about…
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Nikol’s Policy: National Interests Lost Under the Guise of Peace
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s statements regarding border demarcation and peace negotiations with Azerbaijan reveal a policy that has led not only to territorial losses but also to the erosion of Armenia’s statehood foundations. This article examines the dangerous consequences of…
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Azerbaijan’s “Green Agenda” Masked by Oil, Gas, and War
Azerbaijan’s presidential aide Hikmet Hajiyev, in remarks about Armenia’s potential non-participation in COP29, claimed that Armenia’s decision reflects problems with its “green agenda.” However, Azerbaijan’s statements about its commitment to a “green agenda” are blatantly contradicted by its actual policies,…
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CSTO’s Inaction and Armenia’s Demands
The deterioration of relations between Armenia and the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has recently underscored the organization’s inability and inefficiency. Yerevan is signaling a possible withdrawal from the CSTO, citing the failure of Russia and the CSTO to fulfill…
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Azerbaijan’s Strategy: Stalling Peace and Aggressive Policies
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov recently announced that Azerbaijan is nearing completion of a transport infrastructure that will reach Armenia’s border, highlighting their consistent approach to dominate negotiations through stalling and aggressive posturing. Despite various diplomatic efforts, Azerbaijan has continually…
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Pashinyan’s Undermining of Armenia’s State Foundations
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s November 14 speech in the Armenian National Assembly reveals an irresponsible and dismissive attitude towards the statehood and democratic values upon which the Republic of Armenia is built. The principles and values enshrined in Armenia’s Declaration…
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Pashinyan’s anti-state theory and his political and psychological state
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s recent statements on November 14 in Armenia’s National Assembly, where he described Armenia’s “social mentality” as anti-state, reveal numerous fundamental issues related to his views on statehood and social psychology. His speech suggests an attempt to…
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6 Years of Promises to Complete the “North-South” Project: Pashinyan and Chervinska Meet
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Teresa Czerwińska discussed the ongoing “North-South” project, which remains incomplete. Despite the Prime Minister’s statements, the government has been unable to finish this crucial infrastructure over the past six years,…