Turkey

'We mutually closed page of enmity': Armenian Parliament Speaker on relations with Turkey

January 17, 2026

The Turkish Foreign Minister expressed support for Pashinyan’s “constructive role” and predicted his party’s victory in the upcoming June elections. Alen Simonyan thanked him

Azerbaijan

In shadow of Gaza war: peak in Azerbaijan–Israel relations

Azerbaijan

November 24, 2025

For many years, Azerbaijan has been a key oil supplier to Israel, while Israel has been a major provider of high-tech weapons to the Azerbaijani army.

Armenia

Is normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations possible without Baku?

Armenia

November 20, 2025

Latest statements from Armenian and Turkish officials on an Azerbaijan peace deal, Armenian MPs’ visit to Istanbul, and meeting with the Azerbaijani delegation

Garo Paylan on Armenian-Turkish normalization

Armenia-Turkey

'Coming months will be decisive for Armenia’s future' — Garo Paylan

Armenia-Turkey

November 07, 2025

A former Turkish MP predicts that Turkey will open the Armenian-Turkish border to citizens of third countries in January 2026, and in the following months to Armenian and Turkish citizens as well.

'Armenia expects concrete steps from Turkey': what was achieved and what’s still possible

Armenia-Turkey

October 06, 2025

Armenian authorities see no obstacles to normalization, but analysts remain skeptical.

President Donald Trump (right) meets Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington | photo: AP/Evan Vucci

Opinion: US is strengthening Erdogan’s position — what are Trump’s aims regarding Turkey?

Turkey

October 01, 2025

US ambassador Tom Barrack said that Trump stated, “Let’s take a bold step and give Erdoğan what he needs,” and that “need” is not weapons or trade, but “legitimacy.”

Armenia will serve as an alternative route

“The route through Armenia will be an alternative, not the main one”: expert opinion

Azerbaijan-Armenia

July 25, 2025

According to economist Suren Parsyan, Georgia remains the more convenient route for all countries — not least because maritime shipping is more cost-effective

"Armenia could lose control over unblocked transport routes": Opinion from Yerevan

Armenia

July 07, 2025

Trump administration has proposed that Yerevan and Baku transfer control over regional transport communications to a private American company. Armenian analysts are weighing in on the proposal

"No diplomatic breakthroughs": Pashinyan and Erdogan meet in Istanbul

Armenia-Turkey

June 20, 2025

Only a brief statement was issued after the meeting, with the two leaders said to have "confirmed their readiness to continue direct contacts and dialogue"

"South Caucasus is losing priority in Ankara’s foreign policy” - comment from Yerevan

Armenia-Turkey

June 13, 2025

Turkologist Ruben Safrastyan on how Turkey’s push for global power may destabilise the region and increase pressure on Armenia

110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide: 'International recognition is not among government’s priorities'

Armenia-Turkey

April 24, 2025

A significant part of society sees the government's shift on this issue as unacceptable. Here's what has changed in the authorities’ approach — and what experts have to say.

'There’s a chance to open new era in Caucasus' - Armenian Foreign Minister at Antalya forum

Armenia-Turkey

April 14, 2025

Mirzoyan sees no real progress with Azerbaijani counterpart, more optimistic about talks with Turkish minister

Armenia–Turkey border opens for 10 days - what’s next?

Armenia-Turkey

March 21, 2025

Armenia sends humanitarian aid to Syria via Margara checkpoint

Pashinyan's interview with Turkish journalists in Yerevan

'Unprecedented case and format': Pashinyan's interview with Turkish journalists

Armenia-Turkey

March 14, 2025

Representatives of 10 Turkish media outlets arrived in Yerevan for an interview with the Prime Minister of Armenia at the initiative of the Armenian side.

Middle East draws closer to South Caucasus

Opinion from Baku: Middle East drifts closer to South Caucasus

Azerbaijan

January 23, 2025

An Azerbaijani analyst notes that over the past three decades, the South Caucasus has deepened its ties with Eastern Europe, the post-Soviet space, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

Opinion: Armenia must use its trump card on road unblocking issue

Armenia

December 31, 2024

Ruben Safrastyan discusses Yerevan's relations with Ankara and Baku, the Russia-West rivalry, and potential developments in the South Caucasus.

"A phase of cautious optimism" – Armenian FM on peace agreement with Azerbaijan

Armenia

October 31, 2024

Ararat Mirzoyan gave an in-depth overview in parliament on Yerevan’s relations with neighboring countries, as well as with Russia and the European Union.

"A meeting for the sake of a meeting": Armenian political analyst on the "3+3" talks in Istanbul

Armenia

October 16, 2024

Political analyst Robert Ghevondyan comments on the upcoming meeting, the issues that may be discussed in this format, as well as Yerevan's expectations and concerns.

Special representatives of Armenia and Turkey met at the border: what was agreed upon

Armenia-Turkey

July 30, 2024

Based on information from the Armenian Foreign Ministry following the meeting, no breakthrough occurred. Here is what is known about the outcome of the negotiations, along with a comment from political analyst Robert Ghevondyan

Erdogan's party suffered a major defeat. How did it happen?

Recep Tayyip Erdogan

April 01, 2024

For the first time in the last 47 years, the Republican People's Party (CHP) has won the elections in Turkey

Turkey's role as a mediator in Armenia-Azerbaijan talks: What will come of it?

Azerbaijan-Armenia

March 13, 2024

In Yerevan, Ankara's nomination as a mediator for the peace treaty signing with Baku raises many questions. Comment from Turkologist Ruben Safrastyan.