Armenia regional security

'Whether we should ‘marry’ the EU is question for future', Armenia’s foreign minister says about EU membership

Armenia

October 14, 2026

Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum, Ararat Mirzoyan also discussed relations with Russia, Turkey and Azerbaijan, as well as the situation in Georgia and Iran.

Opinion from Yerevan: Baku steps up pressure on Armenia with new tools

Armenia-Azerbaijan

October 06, 2026

According to political analyst Suren Surenyants, Azerbaijan is seeking to achieve its desired outcomes as quickly as possible, before the “window of opportunity” for exerting unilateral pressure on Armenia closes.

Armenian and Turkish business leaders call for borders to reopen. Is it likely to happen?

Armenia-Turkey

September 08, 2026

Political analyst Robert Ghevondyan says significant progress requires resolving political issues first, particularly those with Azerbaijan

'From crisis management to stability': Pashinyan unveils new government programme

Nikol Pashinyan

August 21, 2026

Armenia's Cabinet approves 2026–2031 programme: Pashinyan explains what to expect over the next five years and outlines the government's foreign policy priorities

'Even if nuclear power plant is shut down, Armenia will not face serious problems': Reaction to Aliyev's remarks

Armenia-Azerbaijan

August 13, 2026

Yerevan reacts to Aliyev's AzTV interview: Armenian ruling-party MP responds, political analyst comments

'Regional stability is main achievement': assessing Washington peace summit one year on

Armenia-Azerbaijan

August 10, 2026

A historic summit was held in the US on 8 August 2025, where Armenia and Azerbaijan initialled a peace agreement. The Armenian prime minister's message marking the anniversary, and an analyst's assessment.

Events around Iran pose no threat to 'Trump route', Armenian parliament speaker says

Armenia

March 04, 2026

Alen Simonyan comments on key foreign and domestic policy issues, including the management of Armenia’s railways and the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Opinion: 'There are no signals that Iran plans to sell weapons to Armenia right now'

Armenia-Iran

February 25, 2026

Defence Minister Suren Papikyan met President Pezeshkian in Tehran and stressed the “need for a diplomatic solution to tensions around Iran”. Visit details and expert analysis.

'Armenia must not be an attractive target for aggression,' says Pashinyan on Army Day

Armenia

January 28, 2026

According to the prime minister, any country is “vulnerable without a strong army”, which is why Armenia is strengthening the defence capabilities of its armed forces. Former presidents, however, have accused the current authorities of “weakening the most combat-ready army in the region”.