Eurasianet

The Armenian banking sector is booming thanks to the influx of Russian capital due to the war in Ukraine. But only a paltry amount is entering the Armenian economy.

Armenia sees the new EU mission as a force for peace and security, but there is no buy-in from Azerbaijan or Russia.

The hardest thing to change may be patriarchal stereotypes.

It was the deadliest non-combat incident in the Armenian army’s history. Nine senior officers have been sacked amid calls for accountability.

An influx of Russians has pushed up the value of the dram, undercutting Armenia’s exporters and the celebrated IT industry.

Tension between the two sides has been exacerbated by continuing disagreement of the nature of a road that would connect the two parts of Azerbaijan through Armenian territory.

Some are worried about physical security, others about whether their agricultural produce can compete with Turkish imports.

Prosecutors have begun to file lawsuits based on the country’s new unexplained wealth law, targeting assets from allegedly corrupt former officials. But is the process politicized?

Supporters of a new bill say the country needs to strengthen civilian defense. But skeptics say it could lead to increased gun crimes.

The central banks are discussing a ruble-dram exchange to facilitate the move from dollars.

The prime minister promised to do business differently. But he owes Moscow.

As they struggle to manage the new sanctions regime, many Russian IT firms are looking at Armenia as a potential new home.

While the government has been pushing the potential benefits of easier cross-border trade, many businesspeople aren’t so sure.