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.

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[...]

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[...]