Armenia takes control of border with Iran as Russian guards withdraw

For the first time since its independence, Armenia has assumed full control over the Agarak border checkpoint along its border with Iran. As of December 30, Armenian border guards have replaced Russian personnel who managed the checkpoint for over three …

Leadership and resistance: Armenia’s political dynamics through the ‘Holy Struggle’

Movements like Holy Struggle highlight the Armenian public’s deep frustration with the status quo but also underscore the limitations of relying on charismatic leaders to drive change. Armenia’s political trajectory since its independence in 1991 is a …

Armenia Doubles Service Exports in Two Years: Tourism and IT Sectors See Record Growth Driven by Relocations

Armenia's service exports reached an unprecedented $5.69 billion in 2023, more than doubling the 2021 figures. According to a study by Armenia's Economic Journalists Club, the country achieved a historic trade surplus in services of $2.32 billion. …

Armenia Assumes Full Control of Agarak Border Checkpoint on the Iranian Border

As of December 30, border control at the Agarak checkpoint on the Armenian-Iranian border has been fully transferred to Armenia’s Border Guards. For the first time since gaining independence, this checkpoint will be managed exclusively by Armenian border …

Former Armenia Defense Minister Briefly Detained in Moscow

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I hope that with united efforts we will succeed in the process of making peace a reality, fulfilling the dream of our ...

New Year Message by RA NA President Alen Simonyan Dear compatriots, esteemed citizens, Another year remains in the past. It was not an easy year for us, but, nevertheless, it was also full of positive achievements for the future of our country and people. …

President Ilham Aliyev warns the leadership of Armenia

Baku, December 31, AZERTAC “The South Caucasus should be a region of peace, security, and cooperation. Armenia's large-scale and rapid militarization, the supply of deadly weapons can disrupt this peace, the possible peace,” President Ilham Aliyev said …

Foreign Ministers of Turkiye and Armenia hold phone talk

FM Fidan, Armenian counterpart discuss Türkiye-Armenia ties

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan discussed Türkiye-Armenia relations and global developments in a phone call on Tuesday, diplomatic sources said. No further information was provided about the phone call. Türkiye and …

Navigating an uncertain future in Armenia

In this year-end special of Insights, host Eric Hacopian takes a deep dive into the geopolitical dynamics set to shape the region in the year ahead. From Iran’s embattled position and Georgia’s political turmoil to Russia’s post-war reckoning and Turkey’s …