Hakob Badalyan

'Shocking but expected verdict': Ruben Vardanyan sentenced to 20 years in Baku

Ruben Vardanyan

February 17, 2026

The former state minister of the unrecognised NKR barred his lawyer from presenting arguments in his defence, saying it was “not a court, but a tribunal”. Vardanyan’s final statement, his family’s response and expert commentary

“The US is ready to help, but the decision is up to Armenia”: Nancy Pelosi in Yerevan

Armenia

September 18, 2022

The visit takes place at a difficult time for Armenia, when its strategic ally Russia and partners in the CSTO military bloc refuse to render assistance

Signing of a peace treaty "within a few months"? Opinions from Yerevan

Azerbaijan-Armenia

September 05, 2022

How Armenia reacted to Aliyev's statement, and the comments of analysts from Yerevan.

Regional processes without taking into account Armenian interests? Opinion

Armenia

July 29, 2022

Commentary by political commentator Hakob Badalyan on the regional situation, the interests of major players and their expectations from Armenia, the risks of starting a war, and relations with the West and Russia

Op-ed: “Azerbaijan is using Russia-West confrontation”

Azerbaijan-Armenia

June 18, 2022

Political observer Hakob Badalyan believes that Azerbaijan is trying to solve its main task - "to dictate its own agenda and its own conditions for the peace process"

Opinion: "International community should recognise direct Artsakh-Azerbaijan conversation"

Karabakh conflict

June 05, 2022

"We believe that the peacekeeping mission should remain here indefinitely, as the conflict has not been resolved" - statement by the State Minister of the unrecognized NKR

Op-ed: How to save Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh?

Karabakh

March 29, 2022

How can Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh be saved? Experts believe that it is necessary to carry out a fundamental political assessment of the current situation and form a new political agenda, but this will take time

'Armenia is a free country, unlike Russia': rallies in Yerevan amid Russia-Ukraine war

Armenia

March 19, 2022

A rally in support of Russia in Yerevan, which has gone largerly unnoticed in Armenia, has sparked outrage and debates outside the country

Azerbaijan's new military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh? Analysis from Armenia

Karabakh conflict

March 14, 2022

In recent weeks, tensions in Nagorno-Karabakh have increased significantly. Armenian experts discuss what the ongoing escalation could mean for the country

Opinion: Armenia is stuck between the West and Russia

Politics in Armenia

March 12, 2022

Armenia is balancing between Russia and the West and the Ukrainian crisis has further exacerbated this situation. Experts from Armenia discuss the country's prospects and possible strategies for development

“Who needs Lukashenka?” - Yerevan responds to Belarusian President's anti-Armenian statement

Armenia

February 09, 2022

President Lukashenko's criticism of Armenia has sparked outrage in the country. Belarusian President, in an interview that 'no one cares about Armenia, it has nowhere to run'

The July flare up ‘froze’ the negotiation process – Armenian experts on border fighting with Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan-Armenia

August 01, 2020

Adviser to the President of Nagorno-Karabakh David Babayan and political observer Hakob Badalyan answered JAMnews’ questions