Possible Introduction of Russian Peacekeeping Forces Into Karabakh Opposed by Armenia
A resolution of the “frozen conflict” between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed Karabakh region—though internationally recognized as legally part of Azerbaijan—continues to slowly move... MORE
Armenia’s Perspectives on the Iranian Nuclear Deal
By Erik DavtyanOn July 14, after a long period of tense and complicated negotiations, the “P5+1” group—the United States, Russia, France, China, the United Kingdom... MORE
The Protests and Energy Interdependence in Armenia: View From Baku
The protests in Yerevan against rising electricity prices have sparked a debate over the motives, expectations, and impact of this public outcry (see EDM, June... MORE
Iran-Armenia Railway Project Remains Controversial
Discussions surrounding the proposed Iran-Armenia railway project have intensified in early June, after a statement made by Russian Railways’ CEO, Vladimir Yakunin, who said that... MORE
ECHR Rules on Claims by Armenian and Azerbaijani Refugees
By Erik DavtyanOn June 16, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) adopted two resolutions based on a pair of claims that were separately put... MORE
Planned Electricity Fee Increase May Revive Protest Movement in Armenia
In early May, the Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) joint-stock company (a subsidiary of Russian RAO UES International) submitted a request to Armenia’s state regulatory... MORE
New Strains in Armenian-Georgian Relations
Information published earlier this month on the website of the de facto parliament of the separatist Georgian region of South Ossetia caused a diplomatic scandal... MORE
Russia Reacts to Armenia’s “European Week”
By Erik DavtyanAlthough, on September 3, 2013, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan declared Eurasian integration to be of primary importance for his country, and even though... MORE
Sino-Armenian Relations Upgraded to Higher Level
By Erik DavtyanAfter a “European week” of active negotiations and mutual visits between the Armenian authorities and high officials from the European Union (see EDM,... MORE
Armenia Poised to Make Pivotal Decision About Further Cooperation With European Union
European Union officials hope that among the outcomes of the upcoming May 2015 Eastern Partnership (EaP) summit in Riga will be a new and more... MORE