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By Lili Dubois-Harounyan The comparison between Armenia and Moldova in the face of foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) threats is gaining increasing prominence in European discourse. At a recent conference on countering information interference, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas explicitly drew a parallel between the two countries, noting that after what was widely perceived […]

The military parade held in Yerevan on May 28, marking the anniversary of the establishment of the First Republic of Armenia, carries an obvious domestic political significance above all else. Formally, the authorities present the event as a public demonstration of the army’s renewed capabilities and progress in military modernization. However, holding the parade precisely […]

On May 28, a military parade dedicated to Republic Day (the anniversary of the proclamation of Armenia’s First Republic) took place, during which newly acquired weaponry purchased by Armenia from various countries in recent years was put on display. Experts in narrow professional circles were already aware of the acquisition of some of the showcased […]

The official visit of Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan to Poland began on May 5, 2026. During the visit, the Armenian delegation toured the facilities of the 1st Mechanized Brigade in Warsaw, equipped with Abrams main battle tanks, where they familiarized themselves with the service conditions of the personnel. Papikyan also visited a military university, […]

This image was generated using AI and is for illustrative purposes only. Any resemblance to real people or events is coincidental. Everyone has the right to food; however, only three out of ten people in Armenia are food secure. Food insecurity remains high in Armenia. According to the 2024 “Sixth Food Security and Vulnerability Assessment” […]

Ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections in Armenia, discussions about a possible war with Azerbaijan have resurfaced. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his closest allies describe the opposition bloc “Armenia” and the parties “Strong Armenia” and “Prosperous Armenia” as a “three-headed party of war,” warning citizens that if the opposition wins, a war could begin […]

In Armenia, representatives of the authorities from time to time make statements that directly affect the prestige of military service and public attitudes toward the army. Particular attention was drawn to remarks by the chairman of the parliamentary committee on defense and security, Andranik Kocharyan, who stated that his son, who has not served in […]

Two months before the elections, Armenia’s main political forces have effectively launched their campaigns. The ruling Civil Contract party is no exception, with many of the statements and narratives promoted by its high-ranking members likely to dominate the pre-election discourse in the coming weeks. One of these key narratives is the assertion that a war […]

On March 27, during an official visit to France, Armenian Defense Minister Papikyan held talks in Paris with the head of the defense division of the French company Safran Electronics & Defense. Following the meeting, an agreement was signed, the details of which (product nomenclature and amount) are not officially disclosed. The very fact of […]