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The Trump Route: A Fresh Start for Transit and Independence in the South Caucasus
Explore the Trump Route (TRIPP), a transformative U.S.-Armenia transit project in the South Caucasus. Learn how this multi-billion dollar initiative links Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan, boosts regional trade, and ensures Armenian sovereignty via tech.
Jan 152 min read


Azerbaijan Starts Fuel Exports to Armenia: A New Chapter in the Caucasus
Azerbaijan and Armenia resume fuel trade after 30 years. AI-95 gasoline exports through Georgia mark a historic milestone in the 2025 peace process. This shift toward economic cooperation paves the way for prosperity in the South Caucasus. Read more.
Dec 19, 20251 min read


Azerbaijan Voices Concerns About New EU-Armenia Partnership
Azerbaijan voices strong concerns over the new EU-Armenia Strategic Partnership Agenda, arguing it misrepresents post-conflict realities and harms peace talks. Key disagreements include the labeling of residents as refugees, support for ICJ claims, EUMA's border focus, and the omission of the TRIPP project. Understand the rising diplomatic tension in the South Caucasus.
Dec 10, 20252 min read


Armenia Arrests Another High-Ranking Clergy Member
Escalation in Armenia: Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan is arrested on controversial 2018 drug-planting charges amid a severe political-religious clash. Prime Minister Pashinyan claims Catholicos Karekin II is a foreign agent. Read the full story on the deepening conflict between the government and the Church.
Dec 7, 20253 min read


Bloomberg: Turkey Considers Opening Border with Armenia in Next Six Months
Turkey-Armenia Border Opening? Turkey weighs reopening its border with Armenia, closed since 1993, within six months. Foreign Minister Fidan links the full opening to a signed peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan, tying regional stability to connectivity. Discover the economic and diplomatic stakes.
Dec 6, 20252 min read


Armenia is facing serious issues right now that will decide what happens next
Armenia faces a dual crisis: political turmoil over public Nagorno-Karabakh negotiation documents and a strategic shift toward the EU for security. Discover how this pivot challenges Russia’s role and impacts South Caucasus stability.
Dec 4, 20255 min read


Yerevan Residents March for Cleaner Air
Yerevan residents, including the Russian diaspora, are protesting critical air pollution. Learn how Mayor Avinyan's view on wood heating clashes with Prof. Vardanyan's concerns about deforestation and poorly planned high-rises. Discover why city leaders urgently need a comprehensive sustainability plan for cleaner air.
Dec 1, 20253 min read


Armenia to Vote on New Constitution After 2026 Elections
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan announced a referendum on a new constitution will happen after the 2026 elections. The reform aims to restore internal legitimacy, ensure stability, and is linked to foreign policy decisions like the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration. The opposition warns voters to reject the move.
Nov 27, 20252 min read


Life Sentences Sought for Some Karabakh Separatists
Azerbaijan's prosecution demands life sentences for former Nagorno-Karabakh leaders, including Arayik Harutyunyan, on charges of genocide, terrorism, and war crimes. The trial for 15 officials resumes November 27 in Baku.
Nov 16, 20251 min read


Armenian Opposition Podcasters Detained
Armenian opposition podcasters Narek Samsonyan & Vazgen Saghatelyan are detained on hooliganism charges after criticizing PM Pashinyan & Parliament Speaker Simonyan. Lawyers claim political motives. Read about the media freedom crisis and legal fallout.
Nov 14, 20252 min read


Pashinyan: We will begin building the 'Trump Route' next year.
Pashinyan confirms 'Trump Route' to Nakhchivan starts 2026. Get the latest on the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation, enclave disputes, and Karabakh peace documents release.
Nov 13, 20256 min read


Turkey prepares negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia in Antalya
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey is holding consultations with the parties regarding a meeting between representatives of Azerbaijan and Armenia within the framework of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. This was announced by Turkey's representative to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu. He expressed hope that concrete results would be achieved following the meetings. It should be noted that the Antalya Diplomacy Forum will take p
Nov 9, 20251 min read


Kazakh wheat has been shipped to Armenia through Azerbaijan.
Historic: The first 1,000-ton shipment of Kazakh wheat reached Armenia via Azerbaijan after cargo transit restrictions were lifted, a major step enabled by recent peace agreements and Washington accords. This boosts regional cooperation.
Nov 8, 20251 min read


Armenia intends to import various goods from Russia through Azerbaijan, according to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Armenia plans to import Russian goods (incl. grain) by rail through Azerbaijan, restarting a route closed since the 90s. This landmark transit, following the removal of Azeri restrictions, is key to boosting regional economic ties, EAEU market access, and strengthening peace between Yerevan and Baku. Applications are open.
Nov 6, 20257 min read


Azerbaijan’s “Western Azerbaijan” Stance
Azerbaijan's state-backed "Western Azerbaijan" policy reclaims parts of Armenia as historical territory. Learn how this narrative, promoted through media, education, and international lobbying, contradicts peace talks, raises regional security risks, and aims to weaken Armenia's negotiating position.
Nov 5, 20255 min read


Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Armenia are now aligning in a single direction
US Ambassador to Turkey and US Special Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, commented on the situation in the South Caucasus during his speech at the "Manama Dialogue 2025" conference in Bahrain. According to him, the prospects are "impressive". "Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia are now aligning in a single direction and the movement North can be truly impressive. The US and Turkey are leading a new redistribution of forces from the Caspian Sea to the Mediterranean Sea," the ambassad
Nov 2, 20251 min read


Archbishop's Sex Tape Leaked in Armenia: A Criminal Case Opens
Armenia's Investigative Committee has started a criminal case about the release of what is said to be sex tapes of Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan of Holy Etchmiadzin.
Nov 2, 20252 min read


Azerbaijani Delegations Will Visit Armenia
Azerbaijani delegations are planning to visit Armenia, according to Armenian National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan. He told reporters that Azerbaijan has guaranteed there will be no issues during the visits.
Oct 31, 20251 min read


UK Lifts Arms Embargo on Azerbaijan and Armenia
The United Kingdom has completely lifted the arms supply embargo on Azerbaijan and Armenia. This is stated in a written statement by Stephen Doughty, Minister of State for Europe and North America, published on the UK Parliament website.
The document notes that London welcomes the progress in the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. According to Doughty, this is "an important step toward peace and stability."
Oct 14, 20252 min read


Armenian Security Delegation Makes Historic First Visit to Baku Amidst Azerbaijan's Military Buildup
An Armenian National Security Service (NSS) delegation, headed by Director Andranik Simonyan, arrived in Baku on the evening of 19 September, marking the first-ever such visit to Azerbaijan. The delegation is in the Azerbaijani capital to participate in the 3rd International Security Forum, which concludes on 21 September. This landmark diplomatic engagement comes as Azerbaijan plans a significant increase in its military spending and reforms its defence laws.
Sep 21, 20252 min read
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