Elections in Armenia are still several months away, yet several players are already positioning themselves. The arrest last June of one of current Prime Minister Pashinyan's main rivals has strongly mobilised public opinion

After meetings between Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye, optimism is growing for a peace treaty by 2026. Yerevan hopes to reopen its border with Ankara. Pashinyan is aiming for concrete results to strengthen his fragile political position

A combination of Armenia’s Soviet past, American technological innovation, and successful entrepreneurship among its diaspora offers the landlocked country a remarkable opportunity to not only become the major IT hub in the South Caucasus but also to become an emerging centre for innovation

In what has been described as a historic event, Yerevan and Baku moved closer towards peace this month at a trilateral meeting hosted and facilitated by U.S. President Donald Trump. His counterparts from Armenia and Azerbaijan, Nikol Pashinyan and Ilham Aliyev, said they would nominate him for the coveted Nobel Peace Prize

Baku and Yerevan appear to have made significant progress toward reaching a peace treaty after a meeting, described as "constructive," held in the United Arab Emirates in early July. However, many question marks remain unanswered

There is an open conflict between the government and the Armenian Church. The government speaks of a coup and arrests two archbishops and a prominent businessman, while the opposition cries foul denouncing political repression. In the background, the geopolitical balance and negotiation with Azerbaijan

In Armenia, a full-blown political and ideological war is underway between the post-revolutionary leadership and a deep-rooted religious establishment, expressed by the two leading figures: Prime Minister Pashinyan and Karekin II, head of the centuries-old Armenian Apostolic Church

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Armenia last week, signalling a potential thaw in ties after years of some strain. Prime Minister Pashinyan now appears to be pursuing a pragmatic foreign policy, balancing relations with both Russia and the West ahead of the 2026 elections

An analysis of the current situation in Armenia, between attempts to distance itself from Russia and preparations for the 2026 elections, in which the current Prime Minister Pashinyan will try to renew his mandate. For the moment the polls do not play in his favor

With parliamentary elections on the horizon in 2026, tensions are increasing in Armenia where Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan still hopes to normalise the country’s relations with neighbouring Azerbaijan, Turkiye, or both. The opposition now intends to use both issues to oust Pashinyan either before next year’s vote or during it

Last Sunday, local elections were held in Gyumri, Armenia's second city. With a voter turnout of 42.68%, no candidate obtained an absolute majority to govern.These elections have national importance in view of the 2026 parliamentary elections

Surprise comments made last week by the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister revealed that the text of peace treaty with Armenia has been finalised. The move was widely welcomed internationally, though questions remain as to where and when the landmark agreement will be signed

Having made a fortune in Russia, Armenian businessman Ruben Vardanyan moved to the then disputed territory of Nagorno Karabakh where he became de facto State Minister. Arrested by Azerbaijan in 2023, he is now on trial in Baku. After going on hunger strike last month, Vardanyan issued an audio statement last week, creating further headaches for the Pashinyan government in Armenia

As Armenia-Azerbaijan negotiations appeared to have stalled over points of disagreement, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has implied that the matter of a controversial preamble to the country’s constitution could be resolved

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended last month’s World Economic Forum in Davos. So too did Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev but there have so far not been any reports that the two met. Instead, during his visit, Pashinyan made headlines in another area: the relations with Turkiye

Armenia has entered the pre-election year with all to play for. Yet, despite constantly declining ratings, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan could benefit from a new inadvertent supporter – the European Union

Armenia has announced its intention to become a member of the European Union, however close relations with Moscow, particularly in the economic and energy spheres, complicate the possibility of Yerevan taking the European path

Protests in Georgia, which erupted after the October elections and the decision to suspend negotiations with the EU, are not abating. Georgia is deeply divided on two fronts. Another critical moment is expected on Saturday: the election of the new president

A complex geopolitical web has entangled Georgia in another wave of protests. Following controversial elections held in October, thousands have taken to the streets in response to what many see as the government turning away from the European Union and moving closer to Russia

Armenia’s absence from this year’s Climate Conference in Azerbaijan underscores the ongoing tensions between Yerevan and Baku. Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg surprised many by visiting Tbilisi and Yerevan to support protesters