Opinion

Azerbaijan-Armenia

U.S. decision to withdraw from mediation: Why is Washington in a hurry? Opinions from Baku

Azerbaijan-Armenia

December 11, 2024

Azerbaijani experts believe that Baku is delaying peace treaty talks until the Trump administration takes office.

Azerbaijan

Will market vendors in Azerbaijan pay taxes?

Azerbaijan

December 10, 2024

Entrepreneurs trading in markets in Azerbaijan will be required to register for tax purposes. According to experts, the country's budget does not need such funds.

Armenia

"Impunity Persists": Expert Opinion on Human Rights in Armenia

Armenia

December 10, 2024

Human rights defenders believe violators remain unpunished and rights are not protected.

Georgia

Opinion: "The situation in Georgia is serious, but by no means hopeless"

Georgia

December 06, 2024

David Zurabishvili: "Bidzina Ivanishvili's image as a guarantor of stability is being destroyed. This undermines his legitimacy both among the population and outside of Georgia. Even Russia does not need a Georgian government that cannot ensure stability"

"We stand with you!" International response to Georgia's protests against halting EU integration

Protests in Georgia

November 30, 2024

"Georgia's government's decision shows that their goal is to gain control over the country through lies and intimidation, steering it towards Russia instead of the EU"

"Promote cooperation in South Caucasus" – EU Special Representative Magdalena Grono in interview with JAMnews

Abkhazia

November 19, 2024

Themes discussed include Geneva Talks, the false "second front" narrative, some promising developments between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Coalition government, reforms, then presidential elections — a solution for Abkhazia's political deadlock?

Politics in Abkhazia

November 17, 2024

Konstantin Zatulin, Russian State Duma: "If, in the span of one generation, the crowd topples the government for the third time, can such a state be considered established?"

"Georgia clearly concedes Abkhazia to Russia" Commentary.

Abkhazia

November 16, 2024

Conflict expert Paata Zakareishvili: "This is likely the price that Georgia's leaders must pay to maintain their power with Russia's support."

Opinion: "Next Abkhaz president will face the same dilemma — balancing sovereignty and ties with Russia"

Abkhazia-Russia

November 16, 2024

"In Abkhazia, presidential elections are coming up, and the new leader will face the issue of the Russian-Abkhaz investment agreement, the same one that led to Bzhania's downfall"

"Investment agreement a step toward Russia’s annexation of Abkhazia." Opinion from Tbilisi

Georgia-Russia

November 16, 2024

"Russia is preparing its 'offer' to negotiate with the Trump administration, which will include Georgia among the territories it seeks to control"

Analyst: "International report on Armenians in Karabakh ‘biased and misleading’"

Azerbaijan

November 12, 2024

Azerbaijani analyst Haji Namazov rejects as "biased" a recent international report, accusing Azerbaijan of "ethnic cleansing" of Armenians in Karabakh

Abkhazia’s opposition prepares to halt ratification of Russian investment agreement

Abkhazia-Russia

November 10, 2024

Residents are organizing meetings with their lawmakers, urging them to vote against the agreement

'Trump’s rejection of isolationism could weaken Russia’s influence'- opinion from Yerevan

Armenia-USA

November 06, 2024

Russia's influence in the South Caucasus could be weakened if Trump shifts policy in the region, expert says

Daily protests, repeat elections: what’s opposition’s plan in Georgia?

2024 elections in Georgia

November 05, 2024

Georgian opposition unveils action plan. calling for non-recognition of election results, repeat election and protests across country

"Armenia isn't militarizing but raising cost of attacking it": opinion

Armenia

November 01, 2024

Commentary from military expert Leonid Nersisyan on Armenia's arms procurement, its partnerships in the defense sector, as well as possible escalation and its estimated timeframe.

Book sales in Armenia: readers and publishers reflect on the situation

Armenia

November 01, 2024

In Armenia, events to foster interest in books are held regularly: reading weeks, book discussions, and more. The largest of these is the annual book festival.

"What is permitted for Michel is denied to Orbán?" A perspective from Baku

Azerbaijan

October 31, 2024

“Is Charles Michel's signature on the Granada Statement regarding Azerbaijan and Armenia more legitimate than Orbán's visits and declarations? Did Michel obtain full consent from EU member states before signing?” asks an Azerbaijani political analyst

Aliyev and Pashinyan at the BRICS summit

"Genuine communication between Aliyev and Pashinyan in Kazan may be a sign of warming in the conflict." Opinion from Baku

Azerbaijan-Armenia

October 30, 2024

Political analyst Zardusht Alizade commented on the meeting between the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia at the BRICS summit, Azerbaijan's invitation for Armenia to participate in COP29, and the precondition set by Azerbaijan for signing a peace treaty

Opinion: "West expects release of Armenian POWs before COP 29"

Azerbaijan-Armenia

October 30, 2024

Armenian civil society has also appealed to the parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, demanding the release of prisoners. Political analyst Stepan Grigoryan shares his perspective.