Armenia and Azerbaijan edge closer to peace deal Optimism despite no apparent breakthrough on settling outstanding differences. Ani Avetisyan Oct 28, 2024
Nearly two-thirds of Armenians do not trust any politician – poll Despite lack of faith in leaders, most think country is headed in the right direction. Ani Avetisyan Oct 24, 2024
Armenian-Azerbaijani peace process hits a new speed bump Aliyev kvetches about a “policy of hostility.” Ani Avetisyan Oct 7, 2024
Environmental challenges posing threats to food security, public health – academic study Better urban planning needed to address pollution concerns. Irakli Machaidze Oct 2, 2024
Who’s faking who? Armenia asserts Russia was behind coup attempt; Moscow cries “fake” news Armenian officials aren’t releasing details, citing continuing investigation. Ani Avetisyan Oct 1, 2024
Azerbaijan: Victory hasn’t dimmed Aliyev’s ire for peace proponents Opposition to war is akin to treason. Sep 24, 2024
Order restored to Iranian-Russian relations after geopolitical row The Kremlin bows to Tehran’s wishes. Eldar Mamedov Sep 19, 2024
Armenia breaks up alleged Russian-inspired coup attempt Armenian-Azerbaijani peace process hits another snag. Ani Avetisyan Sep 19, 2024
Armenia and EU kickstart visa liberalization process EU aiming to “sustain” Yerevan’s reform agenda. Ani Avetisyan Sep 11, 2024
Armenia sending signals that it wants to back out of a nuclear-energy deal with Russia Yerevan pursuing US option for building new plant. Brawley Benson Sep 5, 2024
Armenia to Russia: Thanks, but no thanks on mediation offer Pashinyan intent on sealing peace deal directly with Azerbaijan. Ani Avetisyan Sep 3, 2024
A small tax on the super-rich could raise big revenue in the Caucasus, Central Asia – report A good idea with little chance of adoption over the medium-term. Aug 26, 2024
Putin eager to play peacemaker in the Caucasus Russian leader doesn’t like sitting on sidelines. Aug 20, 2024
Armenia and Azerbaijan take new step towards finalizing peace deal Russia stands to lose some leverage in the South Caucasus. Aug 13, 2024
Russian border guards gone from Yerevan airport Meanwhile, Moscow disappears Armenian fruits and veggies from Russian store shelves. Ani Avetisyan Aug 8, 2024
Azerbaijan: State-controlled media predicts both Armenia and EU will get burned by warming bilateral ties An element of bitterness fuels media criticisms. Aug 7, 2024
Former Karabakh leaders languish in Azerbaijani jails awaiting trial Son of one high-profile political detainee alleges mistreatment. Ani Avetisyan Aug 5, 2024
Armenians and Israeli settlers clash over land parcel in Old City Jerusalem Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter threatened by real estate dispute. Ella Chakarian Aug 2, 2024
Alleged Iranian-Armenian arms deal stirs controversy in the Caucasus Tehran and Yerevan deny, while Baku cries “fake news.” Ani Avetisyan Jul 30, 2024
Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process: So close, yet so far Several significant issues remain in way of a deal. Jul 25, 2024
EU deepens engagement with Armenia, offering prospect of visa-free travel Negotiations likely to take years. Ani Avetisyan Jul 23, 2024
Russia rages over US military exercise in Armenia US envoy calls exercise a sign of “important and growing” ties with Yerevan. Ani Avetisyan Jul 19, 2024
The United States tries to get Armenia, Azerbaijan to see the trade benefits of peace Georgia gets ghosted in NATO summit’s final communique. Ekaterina Venkina Jul 12, 2024
NATO Summit: Georgia and Armenia will get some attention A carrot for Yerevan and maybe a stick for Tbilisi. Ekaterina Venkina Jul 8, 2024
French arms sale to Armenia fuels tension in Caucasus Azerbaijani media raises specter of Third Karabakh War. Ani Avetisyan Jun 24, 2024