I have previously argued that the United States does not have a strategic presence in the South Caucasus and has never had one. I expressed the opinion that the Trump[...]

As expected, the statement signed between Armenia and Azerbaijan under the mediation of the United States became a subject of serious discussion not only in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the United[...]

The Pashinyan–Aliyev–Trump meeting has recently dominated Armenian discourse, both domestically and in the diaspora. Reactions range from celebrating a historic peace achievement to condemning a treacherous act by Armenian authorities.[...]

The so-called “Zangezur Corridor” remains one of the most contentious regional issues. Azerbaijan’s president never misses an opportunity to demand unhindered access to Nakhichevan through Armenian territory. The United States[...]

As I have argued in my previous Mirror-Spectator article, it is essential for Armenia to seek options for enhanced cooperation with China, within platforms such as BRICS, Shanghai Cooperation Organization[...]

The past few weeks have been quite eventful with developments concerning Armenia. First was Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s visit to Turkey, followed by his meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev[...]

On June 13, Israel launched a series of airstrikes against Iran, conducting “Operation Rising Lion.” This direct use of force signified a serious escalation of the tense relations between the[...]

One of the tools for influencing political decision-makers and their policies in the USA is lobbying. This tool is used by both domestic actors and foreign governments, which hire lobbying[...]

One of the tools used by decision-makers in the United States to influence policies is lobbying (buying influence). This tool is used by both domestic actors and foreign governments through[...]

On January 20, 2024, Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th US President saw him immediately overturn several of Joe Biden’s executive orders. This marked the beginning of a new presidential[...]

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[...]