Topic: diplomacy
On August 18-19, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Azerbaijan for two days, coinciding with ongoing battles in the Kursk region of Russia after the Ukrainian army invaded Russia. The official Kremlin[...]
The 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war and the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in February 2022 have dramatically disrupted the status quo in the South Caucasus, thrusting the region into the center[...]
Many are curious about how the future of US foreign policy may change, depending on whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump wins the presidential election. Some believe Harris’s approach will[...]
In my latest article for the Armenian Mirror-Spectator, I discussed the competition in the South Caucasus among key players: Russia, Turkey, the USA, and Iran. I analyzed recent developments in[...]
The US engagement in the South Caucasus has become more active since the 2020 war, with increased anti-Russian sentiment in the region as well as the Russia-Ukraine war allowing for[...]
The relationship between Armenia and Turkey has a significant influence on the geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus. The Turkish blockade of Armenia and refusal to establish diplomatic relations, coupled[...]
On July 9-11, the United States hosted NATO’s summit celebrating the 75th anniversary of the organization. Its goal was to unite the Alliance’s 32 member states to address pressing global challenges.[...]
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Astana on July 4 did not receive significant attention in Armenian political and media circles. In fact, the events in Astana have been[...]
A few days ago, Armenia recognized Palestine’s statehood, becoming the 143rd out of 193 United Nations member states to recognize its independence, joining powers like Russia, Spain, Norway, Turkey and[...]
Following the military takeover of Nagorno-Karabakh by Azerbaijan in September 2023 and the forced displacement of Armenians, Azerbaijan has pursued a double-pronged strategy in negotiations with Armenia. Its first approach[...]