Armenian domestic politics

'Yerevan and Baku are on the same side in global geopolitical struggle' - Armenian political scientist

Azerbaijan-Armenia

February 23, 2026

According to Robert Ghevondyan, Armenia and Azerbaijan “accept US hegemony in a multipolar world, which is why there is greater confidence in the preservation of peace between them.”

'Opposition aims to take power by forming post-election coalition' – Armenian parliament vice-speaker

Politics in Armenia

February 18, 2026

Representatives of the ruling party insist that the opposition will not be able to “pull off their plans”, that they will “no more see power than they can see their own ears”, and that “there is no longer any place in politics for former presidents and oligarchs.”

'Goal is to turn Armenia into a Russian outpost': Samvel Karapetyan named as prime ministerial candidate

Armenia

February 13, 2026

Russian billionaire named Strong Armenia’s PM candidate, but dual citizenship bars him from the post

US vice-president’s visit to Armenia hailed as ‘historic’ - what it delivered

Armenia-USA

February 10, 2026

Armenia’s prime minister and the US vice-president signed a joint statement on the peaceful use of nuclear energy and discussed new areas of strategic partnership.

Armenia debates ‘pre-election proposal’ for ministry of sex

Armenia

February 03, 2026

The proposal was made by Sargis Karapetyan, the son of businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who is under house arrest on charges of calling for the seizure of power. The family’s party will contest the upcoming elections.

Opinion: oligarch Samvel Karapetyan’s party ‘Strong Armenia’ will represent Russian interests

Armenia

January 30, 2026

According to political analyst Robert Ghevondyan, it would be more honest to call the party “Strong Russian Armenia”.

'Kocharyan’s views are hopelessly outdated,' - Pashinyan in response to ex-president’s remarks

Armenia

January 29, 2026

Pashinyan responds to Kocharyan’s claims over TRIPP in Armenian PM briefing highlights