From Suren Sargsyan

Suren Sargsyan

Suren Sargsyan is an expert on US foreign policy, researcher and author. He is a graduate of Yerevan State University, American University of Armenia and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. Suren Sargsyan is a founder of the Armenian Center for American Studies, a research center based in Yerevan.

As the US reduces its soft power influence, such as through foreign aid cuts via USAID and other institutions, China gains momentum. For three decades, the US was a primary[...]

April 24, 2025, marked the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The recognition of the Armenian Genocide has always been one of the top issues in US-Armenian relations as well[...]

Recent political developments in Turkey, particularly the arrest of the opposition leader, have not generated the expected level of international political attention. While the arrest was discussed and some official[...]

Last week saw a significant development with implications for Armenia’s exports: the escalating global trade war triggered by the Trump administration resulting in imposition of reciprocal tariffs on more than[...]

Currently, the Trump administration lacks a clear strategy regarding Iran, evidenced by inconsistent statements from administration members on US policy. US President Donald Trump’s potential normalization of relations with Iran[...]

The statement from Baku announcing that Armenia and Azerbaijan had agreed on the text of a peace agreement had the effect of a bombshell in the Armenian media and political[...]

In a rapidly changing world, all countries, even global superpowers, are swiftly adjusting their geopolitical approaches to adapt to contemporary challenges and issues. The global transformations of major powers inevitably[...]

After the teleconference between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump and the historic meeting of Russian and US delegations in Saudi Arabia, Turkey initiated another round of negotiations, inviting Russians and[...]

Days ago, after three years of silence, the US and Russian interacted for the first time at the highest level. This long-awaited event was closely watched by nations affected by[...]

In a previous article, I discussed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s visit to Washington, highlighting its key goals and motives. I suggested that he face crucial questions about his political[...]

US foreign policy is advancing rapidly under the “America First” concept. However, it takes time for experts to grasp President Donald Trump’s foreign policy priorities, and foreign leaders need direct[...]