Pashinyan is correct – Armenia’s journey toward the European Union will face increased challenges if Georgia persists in its current state. Tbilisi Share Share Giorgi Rukhadze, founder of the Centre for Strategic Analysis, commented on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s assertion that a major impediment to Armenia’s integration into the European Union is the standstill in…
Georgian Parliament cleared of encampments following a year of demonstrations by Mariam Nikuradze (Updated: about 1 hour ago) Darejan Tskhvitaria, a Georgian protester who maintained a tent outside parliament for nearly a year, was detained by police for questioning following a small fire within one of the tents during the night. Upon her return, she…
Pashinyan has confirmed the resignation of the head of the Armenian Genocide Memorial following her provision of a book concerning the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict to US Vice President JD Vance. During a press briefing on Thursday, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan accused Edita Gzoyan, director of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute Foundation, of violating government foreign policy. He…
Armenia faces concerns ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for June 7th, as an unnamed political opposition group is reportedly planning to transport voters from Russia. An independent election observation group, Independent Observer, has warned of this activity, citing the booking of numerous buses and minibuses primarily for the period ending May 31st through June…
Politics in Abkhazia – March 11, 2026 Opinion: Defining the Central Political Struggle in Abkhazia Today, Sukhum Abkhazia is currently attempting to revise its electoral system, shifting from a majoritarian model to a mixed (majoritarian-proportional) one. This change has ignited debate, with supporters and opponents existing within both the government and opposition groups. A Civic…
The osce delegation’s visit to georgia in march 2026 was marked by a significant setback. Despite prior efforts to arrange meetings, the international group was denied access to detained protesters during their stay. This occurred shortly after the osce’s Moscow mechanism was activated, establishing a fact-finding mission to investigate alleged democratic regression within the country….
The exclave of nakhchivan has lost significant autonomy following new constitutional amendments approved by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. The changes, enacted on Tuesday, dramatically reduce the region’s self-governance and increase presidential control over its administration. For many years, nakhchivan and its approximately 500,000 residents enjoyed a considerable degree of independence. However, these amendments introduce an…
Armenia reacted with strong opposition to a proposal to join Russia’s Union State. Former Nagorno-Karabakh security council secretary Vitaly Balasanyan suggested aligning Armenia with the Union, mirroring the Soviet Union, sparking outrage from the ruling Civil Contract party. Deputy Speaker Ruben Rubinyan vehemently denounced Balasanyan, accusing him of betraying Armenia and advocating for a future…
On February 20th, Alik Minasyan secured another term as chairman of the Armenian community within the separatist region of Abkhazia. This outcome occurred during a congress held in Matschara, a village located in the Gulripsh district. During his report, Minasyan detailed the activities undertaken by the community and underscored its vital function. He stressed the…
On February 2nd, a formal event took place at the Ministry of Defense complex in Armenia, honoring General Anil Chauhan, the Chief of the Defense Staff of the Indian Armed Forces. His arrival marked an official visit to the nation. The reception featured a distinguished honor guard and a military orchestra, contributing to a respectful…