Armenia formalizes closer ties with the West It is now the law of the land to seek EU integration. Ani Avetisyan Jan 14, 2025
Freedom House report: Azerbaijan engaged in “ethnic cleansing” of Karabakh Armenians The findings “constitute war crimes.” Ani Avetisyan Nov 19, 2024
Armenian NGOs accuse Azerbaijan of pushing “greenwashing” agenda at COP29 Few participants are likely to heed call to speak out about shortcomings. Nov 6, 2024
Azerbaijan: Aliyev rooting for Trump win Baku’s support remains strong, despite Trump attempt to cultivate Armenian-American voters. Nov 4, 2024
Azerbaijan: Some Karabakh returnees turning a profit on government resettlement program Taking advantage of the state’s largesse. Oct 17, 2024
Armenian-Azerbaijani peace process hits a new speed bump Aliyev kvetches about a “policy of hostility.” Ani Avetisyan Oct 7, 2024
Azerbaijan: Victory hasn’t dimmed Aliyev’s ire for peace proponents Opposition to war is akin to treason. Sep 24, 2024
Armenia and Azerbaijan take new step towards finalizing peace deal Russia stands to lose some leverage in the South Caucasus. Aug 13, 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
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
French arms sale to Armenia fuels tension in Caucasus Azerbaijani media raises specter of Third Karabakh War. Ani Avetisyan Jun 24, 2024
Armenia recalls ambassador from Belarus amid rising tension with Russia Armenia’s gestures of friendship for Ukraine rankles the Kremlin. Ani Avetisyan Jun 14, 2024
Violence erupts in Armenia Dozens of injuries and arrests, as protesters clash with police outside parliament. Ani Avetisyan Jun 12, 2024
Armenia’s prime minister steals protesters’ thunder Pashinyan claims peace is near, and Yerevan will depart CSTO. Ani Avetisyan Jun 12, 2024
Azerbaijan: Baku is bulldozing Armenian legacy in Karabakh Some acts appear to contravene International Court of Justice order. Lilit Shahverdyan May 30, 2024
Karabakh refugees grappling with new realities Possibility of return seems like a distant dream. Bence X. Szechenyi, Ella Chakarian May 7, 2024
Departure of Russian peacekeepers from Karabakh an outgrowth of strong ties between Baku and Moscow – Aliyev Azerbaijani leader says the Kremlin remains a key player in the Caucasus. Apr 23, 2024
Armenia and Azerbaijan battle it out in the international legal arena Armenians reluctant to give up on seeking historical justice. Ani Avetisyan Apr 20, 2024
Azerbaijan looks to Italy for political backing in Karabakh peace process Italy prioritizes economics over rights abuses. Brawley Benson Apr 15, 2024
Pashinyan puts kibosh on Karabakh government-in-exile Fears Karabakh Armenian leadership could become Moscow’s tool. Ani Avetisyan Apr 3, 2024
Armenian PM's new constitution proposal faces uphill battle Critics say the authorities' move to formally renounce all claims to Karabakh is a result of Azerbaijani pressure. Arshaluis Mgdesyan Feb 7, 2024
Russia rejects criticism of peacekeepers in Karabakh Russian peacekeeping troops in Nagorno-Karabakh presided over the exodus of the entire population they were sent there to protect. Moscow says they've done a great job. Lilit Shahverdyan Jan 15, 2024
Nagorno-Karabakh's abandoned capital transforms under Azerbaijani rule It was once the seat of a de facto government. Now it's a ghost town that plays host to projections of its conquerors' power. Jan 11, 2024