Following the 2020 Second Karabakh War, Azerbaijan has occupied swathes of Armenian territory, particularly in Syunik. With the perennial threat of war hanging over the province (and sometimes realized, as in September 2022), there have been concerns that insecurity could drive the residents of the province to migrate, seeking less vulnerable areas deeper inside Armenia […]
Syunik is considered the most strategic of Armenia’s provinces. The second largest of Armenia’s provinces (behind only Gegharkunik, most of whose territory is occupied by Lake Sevan), Syunik forms a crucial lifeline towards Iran, one of Armenia’s only two open borders. The province is also uniquely vulnerable – territories of Azerbaijan are situated to both […]
Meghri and its environs are uniquely positioned in Armenia. Nearly 400 kilometers from the Armenian capital, Yerevan, Meghri municipality is physically separated from the rest of the remote southern province of Syunik, accessible only by two highways crossing over high mountain passes south of the cities of Kajaran and Kapan, respectively. Meghri municipality is lightly […]
Executive Summary This report examines Turkey’s water dominance and transboundary water management practices vis-à-vis its riparians, highlights related risks to Armenia’s water security, and offers
In recent months, Armenia and Russia have strengthened their relations. A series of high-level meetings indicates not only a return to normal diplomatic practices but also a deliberate reshaping of their alliance. Alongside President Putin’s renewed ties with Azerbaijani President Aliyev and the Kremlin’s broader adjustment of its regional strategy, the revived dialogue between Putin and Prime Minister Pashinyan forms part of a wider diplomatic renewal. This shift marks a clear easing of the tensions that strained their bilateral relations from September 2022 to mid-2024.
Leading this week This week’s Azerbaijan Brief examines Baku’s evolving energy sector. How is Azerbaijan adapting to shrinking gas reserves? How will Baku maintain its
This week’s Azerbaijan Brief examines Baku’s evolving ties with Russia’s Dagestan region. Dagestan — a mosaic of ethnic diversity — straddles the Russian-Azerbaijan border. In
This week’s Azerbaijan Brief examines the latest developments around Baku-Beijing relations. Over the summer, Azerbaijan and China inked a strategic partnership agreement, the culmination of a long-standing
Leading this week This week’s Azerbaijan Brief examines recent developments around SOCAR, Baku’s state energy firm — and crown jewel. SOCAR is a key cog
Following the 2020 Second Karabakh War, Azerbaijan has occupied swathes of Armenian territory, particularly in Syunik. With the perennial threat...
Examines postwar infrastructural developments across Syunik.
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Executive Summary This report examines Turkey’s water dominance and transboundary water management practices vis-à-vis its riparians, highlights related risks to...
In recent months, Armenia and Russia have strengthened their relations. A series of high-level meetings indicates not only a return...
Leading this week This week’s Azerbaijan Brief examines Baku’s evolving energy sector. How is Azerbaijan adapting to shrinking gas reserves?...
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