Ilham Aliyev, the Azerbaijani president, has lauded the ongoing peace process with Armenia, asserting that “there is nothing better than peace.” However, he recently stated that Azerbaijan initially achieved peace with Armenia through force, subsequently complemented by political means. These remarks were delivered during his address at the Global Baku Forum, as reported by the…
Azerbaijan stands to gain significantly as the ongoing conflict between Iran and other Middle Eastern producers disrupts global energy supplies and drives up prices. The nation’s economy, heavily reliant on oil and natural gas, is poised to benefit from this situation. Azerbaijan’s 2026 state budget anticipates a price of $65 per barrel, with the sector…
Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized that the frozen EU-Georgia dialogue remains the primary obstacle to Armenia’s integration into the European Union during a speech at the European Parliament on March 12, 2026. JAMNews Yerevan reported that Pashinyan highlighted the law passed by Armenia’s parliament to initiate accession, spurred by Georgia’s candidate status. He stressed…
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As parliamentary elections approached, tensions escalated between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the Armenian Apostolic Church. Arshaluys Barseghyan reported on this ongoing conflict. Historically, the Armenian Apostolic Church, a cornerstone of national identity dating back to 301 when Armenia adopted Christianity, maintained close ties with previous Armenian leaders. However, under Nikol Pashinyan, relations shifted,…
Georgia 12.03.2026: ISFED Reports Channel Circumvention Tbilisi – Following the imposition of UK sanctions, two prominent georgian television channels, Imedi and POSTV, have been observed attempting to bypass social media advertising restrictions. The International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) has documented this activity, revealing that both channels experienced difficulties promoting content on Meta…
Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia reported significant developments during the week of March 11-12, 2026. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg, emphasizing the critical need for dialogue between the EU and Georgia, citing the frozen political state as a major obstacle to Armenia’s European integration. He highlighted the importance of conflict resolution…
Georgia 11.03.2026 International Press Institute: ‘New laws in Georgia threaten to paralyse independent media’ Tbilisi Share Share The International Press Institute (IPI) has issued a sharp critique of a recently adopted legislative package by the Parliament of Georgia. This package significantly restricts the receipt of international funding and cooperation with international partners, introducing potential criminal…
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…
Over 2,500 militants have been killed in the north Caucasus since 2006, alongside approximately 5,000 individuals detained as alleged accomplices, according to Aleksandr Bortnikov, Chair of the National Anti-Terrorism Committee and head of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB). Speaking to Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Bortnikov highlighted extensive training undertaken by many of these “well-armed militants,” often…