The American rating agency Fitch Ratings believes that further improvement of Armenia's rating is hindered by the budget deficit, geopolitical risks, and the relatively high level of dollarization.
According to the Armenian National Security Service, this contingent will now continue its service at the Armenian-Turkish and Armenian-Iranian borders.
Topics: Armenia-Azerbaijan; displaced Karabakh Armenians; Georgia's 'second front' narrative; Georgia's EU prospects; the need for Georgian-Abkhaz and Georgian-Ossetian dialogue; lack of reconciliation in the South Caucasus
According to political scientist Gurgen Simonyan, the U.S. approach is to "help Armenia get back on its feet, build a new-quality army, strengthen its defense capabilities, and ensure economic growth"
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
Ararat Mirzoyan discussed at the press conference in Nicosia the paths to achieving peace and normalizing relations with Azerbaijan, Armenia’s cooperation with Cyprus, and the opening of diplomatic missions in both capitals
Political analyst Robert Ghevondyan believes that Azerbaijan is not currently planning to launch large-scale military actions against Armenia, viewing the statements from Baku as part of a "diplomatic game"
There are only five months left until the end of 2024, but officials from Azerbaijan and Armenia have expressed hopes in their statements for a peace treaty between the two countries to be signed before the New Year
Chairman of the Committee for the Protection of Freedom of Speech Ashot Melikyan discussed the achievements and challenges of journalists and Armenian media over the past three months
This initiative will be financed by the U.S. State Department. Yerevan has not yet specified which particular issues it expects the American advisor to address.
The European Union has approved a decision to provide Armenia with 10 million euros from the European Peace Facility and announced the start of a dialogue with Yerevan on visa liberalization