The Armenian Minister of Defense’s address summarizing the results of 2025 overall gives the impression of a managerial report on the administration of a large state institution. Almost all key theses are built around finances and social programs, while issues of armaments, military equipment, combat training, and operational thinking remain on the periphery. A brief […]
During the latest wave of the civil war in Syria, which began on November 27, 2024, the pro-Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) refused to fight on the side of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Pro-government forces loyal to Assad attempted to involve Kurdish formations in coordinating actions and defending key areas, particularly in Aleppo. However, the Kurdish […]
By Tigran Grigoryan As the 2026 parliamentary elections draw closer, every sphere of Armenia’s public life is gradually turning into an instrument of domestic political struggle. This politicization has extended even to traditionally unifying moments, including the festive season. Accordingly, many of the negative trends observed throughout 2025 found clear expression in Prime Minister Nikol […]
Main Support Programs In 2025, the support programs for residents forcibly displaced from Artsakh underwent changes. The largest mid-term program, which provided compensation for rent and utility expenses under the formula of 40,000 + 10,000 AMD, was significantly revised. As of April 1, 2025, the composition of beneficiaries changed: instead of all refugees without […]
The year 2025 became another year of proclaimed reforms, modernization, and important military-political steps for the Armenian Armed Forces. Despite difficult conditions—both external and internal—the army has continued to make certain efforts to strengthen its capabilities, optimize its structure, and adapt to new realities. Defense cooperation: France, India, and strategic partnerships Armenia is actively developing […]
By Tigran Grigoryan In recent days, the confrontation between Armenia’s ruling party and the Armenian Apostolic Church has reached a new level of escalation. On December 17, a group of bishops–who had earlier publicly demanded the resignation of Catholicos Karekin II and had also met with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan–issued a statement calling on the […]
At the beginning of December, the new U.S. National Security Strategy was published, triggering considerable debate in both the United States and Europe. The document codifies the fundamental principles that, in practice, underpin U.S. foreign policy during Donald Trump’s second presidential term. The strategy explicitly speaks of a a “Trump Corollary” to the Monroe Doctrine, […]
In recent years, Azerbaijan has been positioned as a key alternative gas supplier for Europe. A recent statement by President Ilham Aliyev about gas supplies to 14 countries creates the impression of a large-scale expansion of export geography. Moreover, Aliyev previously promised to double Azerbaijani gas supplies to Europe by 2027, increasing them to around […]
By Tigran Grigoryan Armenia’s domestic political life continues to be dominated by the ruling party’s confrontation with the Church leadership. In its attempt to dethrone Catholicos Garegin II, Prime Minister Pashinyan has adopted a two-fold approach in recent months. On the one hand, he has sought to create cleavages within the Church by finding loyalists […]
