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The Polish Vector of Armenian Armored Vehicles: Perspectives and Lessons of the Past

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, […]

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The Right to Food and Food Security: Pillars of Human Dignity in Armenia

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” […]

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Sustainable peace should not depend on election results: Tigran Grigoryan’s interview with Radio France International (RFI)

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 […]

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When Elites Opt Out: Military Service and Social Inequality in Armenia

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 […]

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The risks of Pashinyan’s fear-mongering tactics ahead of Armenia’s elections

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 […]

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The Eyes and Brains of Modern Warfare: The Armenia-Safran Partnership

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 […]

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Pashinyan’s Assertions and The Realities of Nagorno-Karabakh’s Final Battle

On March 26, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that claims of fighting taking place in Artsakh on September 19, 2023, do not correspond to reality. He added that, according to Armenian intelligence, the lion’s share of the weaponry in the arsenal of the NKR Defense Army was not utilized during the military actions of […]

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Iran’s Kharg Island as a Target of Military Operations: Risks of War Escalation

Since February 28, the United States and Israel have been carrying out continuous strikes on Iranian territory. In response, Iran has been using its available arsenal to strike Israel and the infrastructure of U.S. military bases in the region. These actions have also led to restrictions on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, causing a […]

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Communication as a Security Tool: The UAE Response to Crisis

On February 28, following the failure of the US–Iran nuclear negotiations, the situation escalated as anticipated, turning into joint US–Israeli military operations on Iranian territory. This attack was followed by Iran’s bombardment of neighboring countries hosting American military bases, installations, and naval forces. Among the targeted countries is also the United Arab Emirates. Alongside military […]

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