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.

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[...]

Since establishing diplomatic ties, Armenia-China relations have evolved rapidly. Notably, China was among the few countries in the mid-1990s to provide Armenia with Typhoon missiles. Additionally, military cooperation has strengthened,[...]

On January 14, the US officially upgraded its relations with Armenia to a “strategic partnership. “We are establishing our US-Armenia Strategic Partnership Commission,” outgoing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken[...]

As Armenia enters 2025, it is clear that the year will present significant geopolitical challenges for the country. Armenia’s security, political stability, and economic development will continue to be shaped[...]

Since 2018, the heads of the defense departments of Armenia and the US have not held any meetings. The absence of such high-level meetings suggests that there are no issues[...]

In recent days, dramatic events have been unfolding in Syria. The unexpected collapse of over five decades of al-Assad family rule in Syria within a single day — similar to[...]

As a general rule, the elections held in one country can have a significant impact on bilateral relations, global politics, or geopolitical developments between the countries. Naturally, the case of[...]

The Biden administration has actively mediated efforts to normalize relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as Armenia and Turkey. These situations are closely linked, whether we like it or[...]