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Nagorno-Karabakh: Victory of London and Ankara, Defeat of Soros and the Armenians

November 26, 2020

After 44 days of war, Armenia was forced to sign a ceasefire with Azerbaijan, acknowledging the loss of part of its territories. However, as we reported in the form of an interrogation, the initial pl…

Should Armenia’s Pashinyan Be Overthrown or Remain in Power?

November 22, 2020

Opinion

The political future of Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan is uncertain after his country's sudden surrender in the Nagorno-Karabakh War sparked large-scale protests against him, but even though he's t…

Armenian-Azeri Dispute Offers Another Russia-Bashing Opportunity

November 20, 2020

Opinion

No matter what a given person or entity does, some will always find fault, on account of having an overly biased and logic defying stance. Columbia University academic David Phillips’ November 15 Nati…

The Karabakh War Is Over. The Crisis Is Not. What Comes Next?

November 18, 2020

Opinion

First, I want to begin this analysis by posting the full translation of an article posted yesterday by the Russian webzine Vzgliad. I materially don’t have the time to make my own translation, s…

Analytical Reflections: Learning from the Nagorno-Karabakh Fiasco

November 18, 2020

Opinion

The sudden conclusion of the Nagorno-Karabakh War is the perfect time to reflect on why the analytical community got it so wrong about that conflict, both in terms of its dynamic developments and ulti…

Russian Diplomacy Pulls Caucasus From Brink of Disaster

November 16, 2020

Opinion

During six weeks of intense fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces which erupted on September 27 over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh territory, it is estimated that up to 5,000 lives were los…

The End of the Nagorno-Karabakh War: Retrospection, Clarification, and Forecast

November 14, 2020

Opinion

The end of the Nagorno-Karabakh War that was brought about by Armenia's sudden Russian-facilitated surrender following its total defeat on the battlefield is the perfect time for reviewing why so many…

Ceasefire in the Caucasus Opens Door to Rebalancing of Regional Power

November 13, 2020

Opinion

A Russian mediated-ceasefire in the Caucasus cements a Turkish-backed Azerbaijani military defeat of Armenia but raises tantalizing questions. Spontaneous mass protests against the terms of the ceasef…