Narek Hovhannisyan

Pashinyan says Brussels–Tbilisi rift is ‘biggest problem’ for Armenia’s EU bid

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the “biggest problem” for Armenia’s path to EU integration is the “frozen state of political dialogue between the EU and Georgia.” He made this assertion during a speech at the European Parliament in March 2026. Pashinyan referenced the Armenian Parliament’s March 2025 law initiating Armenia’s accession to the EU,…

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Germany, France and Poland express concern over repressive laws in Georgia

Georgia’s parliament recently passed controversial legislation, sparking concern from key international partners. Germany, France, and Poland have jointly voiced their worries regarding the new laws enacted on March 4th. These nations, collectively known as the Weimar Triangle, released a statement expressing serious reservations about the significant restrictions placed on foreign funding and political engagement within…

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Reactions in the South Caucasus to the US military operation in Venezuela

The United States launched a significant military operation in Venezuela on January 3, 2026, commencing shortly after 2:00 a.m. local time. This coordinated action resulted in the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, the nation’s President. US authorities detailed the operation, dubbed “Absolute Resolve,” as involving simultaneous airstrikes and the deployment of specialized forces. These forces focused…

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