In Armenian media, one can often hear the claim made by some politicians and propagandists that on September 19–20, 2023, Artsakh did not fight and simply “surrendered without a shot.” Such narratives are spread by the Armenian authorities and by those close to them, as well as their affiliated media resources, with the aim of […]
The Armenian government has preliminarily approved an initiative for a new system of mandatory conscription, developed by a ruling party MP and presented by Armenia’s Minister of Defense at a regular cabinet meeting. According to the minister, young men of conscription age can opt out of the two-year military service by paying a sum of […]
Armenia’s defeat in the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war, followed by Azerbaijani offensives on Armenian territory and Nagorno-Karabakh in 2022 and 2023, marked a turning point in the country’s defence strategy. These conflicts exposed critical weaknesses in the Armenian army, which remained largely reliant on outdated Soviet and Russian weaponry. This dependence on Russian arms and logistical […]
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India and Pakistan Announce Ceasefire After Three Days of Clashes Involving Airstrikes, Precision Weapons, Drones, and Artillery A new wave of escalation began following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India, which killed 26 people and injured many civilians. The Pakistan-based Islamist group Lashkar-e-Taiba claimed responsibility for the attack. This incident triggered Indian strikes on terrorist […]
Second President of Armenia Robert Kocharyan, speaking recently to students and faculty at the “Armenian University,” questioned the feasibility of conducting large-scale military reforms and criticized the transition of Armenian artillery to new standards. At first glance, Kocharyan’s criticism of army reforms seems logical. However, his arguments against switching to new artillery calibers bring the […]
In recent years, Azerbaijan has increasingly shifted from a policy of restrained support to active involvement in the affairs of the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), viewing this direction as part of its long-term strategy for regional leadership. Its diplomatic and political efforts regarding the TRNC—the occupied part of the Republic of Cyprus […]
Starting April 1, 2025, the Armenian government is reducing financial support allocated for the living expenses of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians. Around 53,000 people will no longer receive assistance. Others will receive 40,000 AMD per month (instead of the previous 50,000), and from June to December, the amount will drop further to 30,000 AMD. This support program […]
On April 9–10, 2025, Armenia and Iran conducted what appears to be their first-ever joint military exercise along their shared 44-kilometer border. Billed as a counter-terrorism drill, the maneuver simulated attacks by fictional armed groups on border checkpoints, with each side operating strictly within its own territory. While limited in scale and largely symbolic, the […]
