Publications

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 […]

On March 19, the Indian press reported on a visit by an Armenian military delegation and negotiations with the command of the High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS), also known as the School of Mountain Warfare. One of the key highlights of the visit was a familiarization tour of the 50th Shatrujeet Parachute Brigade, where, in […]

On March 29, a rally took place at Freedom Square in Yerevan to defend the rights of forcibly displaced Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh. Although numerous issues were raised during the gathering, it was evident that the primary reason and catalyst for the rally was the government’s decision to discontinue the monthly 40,000+10,000 AMD support program for most Nagorno-Karabakh […]

The April 2016 clashes were the most intense military confrontation since the 1994 ceasefire. Although active fighting lasted only four days, it served as a kind of “trial of strength” before a larger-scale conflict. The clashes demonstrated a new level of armed confrontation and, in many ways, foreshadowed the course of the 2020 war. The […]