The South Caucasus is slipping from Russia’s grasp

The recent flare-up between Russia and Azerbaijan is far more than a diplomatic spat: It marks a potential turning point in the balance of power in the South Caucasus. On June 27, Russian special forces conducted a violent raid on ethnic Azerbaijanis in …

Armenia and Azerbaijan move closer to peace, pushing Russia out from the South Caucasus

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev are meeting on Thursday in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to discuss next steps in finalising the peace agreement, their offices confirmed.  This is the first formal bilateral meeting between …

The Hill: Russia loses grasp on Caucasus amid regional shifts

July 10, 2025 - 11:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Hill has recently published an article examining Russia’s waning influence in the South Caucasus and the shifting dynamics between Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the West. The article says that “Russia has held …

Armenia, Greece discuss recent developments in  South Caucasus

ArmInfo.  Armenian Ambassador to Greece Tigran Mkrtchyan spoke about Armenia's foreign policy priorities during a meeting with Dimitris Avramopoulos,  member of  the Greek parliament from the ruling New Democracy party and former  Minister of Foreign …

Interfax-Ukraine to host press conference 'Conclusion of Cooperation Memo between Barristers Association, NGOs Caucasian ...

On Thursday, July 10, at 13.00, the press center of the Interfax-Ukraine News Agency will host a press conference entitled "Conclusion of Cooperation Memo between Barristers Association, NGOs Caucasian Union and Intl Institute of Caucasus Studies.…

Balancing values and interests. NATO’s constrained engagement in the South Caucasus

Considering the current turmoil in transatlantic affairs, NATO's room for manoeuvre in the South Caucasus is constrained by broader geopolitical rivalries and its limited capacity to prioritize this region as well. Russia maintains a strong military …

Putin’s Perp Walk in the Caucasus

For two decades, Vladimir Putin enforced Russian dominance across the former Soviet space through a simple formula: swift punishment for defiance, lavish rewards for submission. Georgia learned this lesson in 2008 when Russian tanks rolled through its …

Why the South Caucasus became Russia’s new target and what could stop it

In recent years, while all of Russia's resources and attention were focused on its war against Ukraine and confrontation with the West, countries in the South Caucasus have significantly strengthened their independence and begun to move out of Russia’s …

Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Discussed the “UN 80” Agenda and the Situation in the South Caucasus with UN Official

Resisting the Authoritarian Playbook in the South Caucasus

Recent events in the South Caucasus show how the authoritarian playbook is exported and adapted to suit local contexts. From Armenia’s clergy allegedly plotting coups, to Azerbaijan raiding Russian state-funded media offices as retribution, to Georgia’s …