"Armenian–Azerbaijani relations depends less on flawed frameworks of the past than on listening to people on the ground […] that have already demonstrated coexistence is possible in their everyday lives." The Armenia-Azerbaijan Narrative Few Wanted to Acknowledge anewz.tv/opinion/news...

In the 31 years I've covered the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, the coming end of year feels way more hopeful than any time before – and then some. Not that there aren't still issues to resolve but a lot has been achieved in 2025, esp. in the last quarter. Roll on 2026. #MerryXmas

After Decades of Deadlock, a New Reality Emerges in the South Caucasus anewz.tv/opinion/news... #Armenia #Azerbaijan

The US Ambassador to Yerevan has given a few interviews to local media. On TRIPP, the potential is quite clear, inc. on how it should benefit Armenia and Azerbaijan. Moreover, although she is a diplomat so her words careful, she says TRIPP will not affect the Armenia-Iran border or trade across it.

Nice. Armenian National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan greets Azerbaijan's entry into this year's Junior Eurovision contest, Yağmur, this week in Tbilisi. #ESC

"[…] a near-final agreement, growing political and civil dialogue, border talks and renewed exchanges. Internal opposition persists, but signs of lasting peace are increasing." Armenia and Azerbaijan: Rare window for peace www.balcanicaucaso.org/en/cp_articl...

Entitled, "Armenia-Azerbaijan Lasting Peace: The Washington Agreement and a Joint Future." Armen Grigoryan and Hikmet Hajiyev will participate in a panel discussion in Doha www.azatutyun.am/a/armen-grig...

Bridge of Peace Marks New Phase in Armenia–Azerbaijan Dialogue anewz.tv/opinion/news...

Armenia Heads Toward 2026 Elections Amid Deepening Church-State Division onnik-krikorian.com/new_site/arm...

Five years since the end of the 44-day-war between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Too many missed opportunities prior to 2020 and the conflict was finally resolved on the battlefield as had been expected since at least 2011. Now need to focus on normalisation. Plenty of work to do.

Paybox newly installed in one of my local supermarkets. I never use them but good to see the language options. Hopefully one day not just Tbilisi and soon the norm throughout the region. #Armenia #Azerbaijan #Georgia

My latest on the recent AZAL flight carrying the Azerbaijani delegation to Armenia for dialogue. Bilateral, Not Mediated: Why Last Week’s Yerevan Meeting Mattered anewz.tv/opinion/news...

Starting today, the illustration of Mount Ararat, otherwise known as Mount Ağrı, in neighbouring Turkiye has been removed from Armenian entry and exit stamps. Many believe that it is part of the normalisation process. See my recent piece: onnik-krikorian.com/new_site/sym...

Will definitely be a busy year in the South Caucasus in 2026 and revolve around Armenia and Azerbaijan. Elections in the former and moving closer to normalisation between both. Until then, my recent work plus a little older stuff since 1994 on my website: onnik-krikorian.com

“Soon, the first batch of Kazakh wheat will enter Armenia via the Aktau-Baku route, [then] by Azerbaijani and Georgian railways. Peace has been established,” Papoyan said […]." First transit shipment via Azerbaijan expected to reach Armenia soon armenpress.am/en/article/1...

Yesterday marked the fourth anniversary of the untimely passing of Armenian theatrical director turned peace activist Georgi Vanyan. He was 58. My latest. Georgi Vanyan’s Tekali Dream and Vanished Hopes for Grassroots Peace www.commonspace.eu/opinion/geor... #Armenia #Azerbaijan

My latest. Armenia Balances Between the TRIPP and Zangezur Corridor jamestown.org/program/arme...

Given that Armenia-Iran trade and economic activites look set to continue and even expand, the issue of TRIPP and not obstructing the border in the south again becomes one that needs to be resolved. Reminds me of Key West. My blog post on that from January 2023. onnik-krikorian.com/new_site/cor...

Heads down in Baku, Yerevan, Oslo, and elsewhere as Trump doesn't get his desperately sought after Nobel Peace Prize. His intent was clear from the start but it didn't work. Just hope that the agreements he facilitated aren't now forgotten. There is always next year, Donald. 😜 #Armenia #Azerbaijan

Sixteen years ago today, the Armenian and Turkish foreign ministers signed two ill-fated protocols to normalise relations. That same day, I was on the Armenia-Turkish border at one of two crossings that should have been opened. My post from back then: onnik-krikorian.com/new_site/arm...

The National Assembly adopted the statement "On the establishment of peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan" www.parliament.am/drafts.php?s...

The move can only be welcomed. My latest. From Frozen Ties to Open Skies: Turkish Airlines to Connect Armenia and Türkiye www.commonspace.eu/opinion/froz...

Momentum appears to be building on a parallel front to normalise relations between #Armenia and #Turkey

Though there have been Yerevan-Istanbul for decades, that the Turkish national flag carrier will now join them on the Armenia route is quite something. Another sign of welcome progress in normalisation efforts. Turkish Airlines to launch regular flights to Armenia armenpress.am/en/article/1...

Five years after the Second Karabakh War, Armenians and Azerbaijanis still need to see each other differently. Beyond politics and war, authentic visuals depicting ordinary lives could help foster peace and understanding. My latest. www.commonspace.eu/opinion/five...

Symbolism Meets Realpolitik in Armenia-Türkiye Normalization Efforts www.commonspace.eu/opinion/symb...

Armenia Reboots From Soviet-Era Tech to AI Hub www.turancenter.org/analysis/arm... #NVIDIA

"Next year’s parliamentary elections in Armenia will not focus on the economy or other domestic issues, but rather on […] relations with its neighbours." Despite disillusionment, Pashinyan favourite to win crucial 2026 vote in Armenia www.commonspace.eu/analysis/des...

"The exchange was almost comical, but revealed something deeper. Three decades of conflict had turned former neighbours into strangers." People-to-People Contact Remains Absent in Armenia–Azerbaijan Normalisation www.commonspace.eu/opinion/peop...

"An agreement has been established between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Peace has been established between Armenia and Azerbaijan." After August 8, we live in a completely different South Caucasus in a new Armenia – Pashinyan news.am/arm/news/899...

Reminder, the text of the Agreement On the Establishment of Peace and Interstate Relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan initialled on Friday will be released today. This is an important and necessary step to promote informed public discussion.

Very promising. Not only Armenian, Azerbaijani, and Georgian deputy foreign ministers but Georgian foreign minister too plus Armenian and Azerbaijani ambassadors. #Tbilisi Trilateral Political Consultations Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia Held in Tbilisi mfa.gov.ge/en/news/2370...

Superb. A trilateral meeting of the deputy foreign ministers of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia is expected to take place in Tbilisi today The need and potential of such meetings at all levels of government here was so obvious. Very encouraging to hear. More of the same please.

South Caucasus panel discussants now announced. Should be of interest to all in this region. The Armenian, Azerbaijani, and Georgian foreign ministers, Ararat Mirzoyan, Jeyhun Bayramov, and Maka Botchorishvili, on regional cooperation at #ADF2025 on Saturday. #Baku #Tbilisi #Yerevan 🇦🇲🇦🇿🇬🇪

Novruz celebrations in Georgia www.balcanicaucaso.org/eng/Media/Ga...

"Yerevan seeks to sign the agreement quickly, while Baku says that Armenia must first remove a controversial preamble in its constitution […]." Azerbaijan-Armenia Peace Deal Faces Hurdles jamestown.org/program/azer...

How Music Can Create Unexpected Bridges Between Armenia and Azerbaijan www.commonspace.eu/opinion/how-...

"The opportunity is there. It is time to take it before […] regional geopolitical shifts and upheavals again disrupt or obstruct what would be a landmark development for the region." Armenia and Azerbaijan Finalise Peace Treaty Though Challenges Remain www.commonspace.eu/opinion/opin...

Incredible news. Discussion appears to be on where to sign an agreement, when, and also about ratification. #Armenia #Azerbaijan Peace agreement ready for signing: Armenian Foreign Ministry confirms Baku's statement on the end of negotiations armenpress.am/hy/article/1...

Wounds and Empathy in the Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict

Armenia-Azerbaijan Dialogue - Flogging a Dead Horse? www.commonspace.eu/opinion/opin...

"At the end of February, Armenian media stressed the precariousness surrounding the new administration in the United States by noting that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection team had still not arrived." New Armenia-U.S. Partnership On Pause jamestown.org/program/new-...

From Activist to Prime Minister, From Historical to Real Armenia: Pashinyan’s Bold New Gamble www.commonspace.eu/opinion/acti...

Research and Public-Private Partnerships Necessary For Any Future Armenia-Azerbaijan Border Markets www.commonspace.eu/opinion/opin...

Da nostro corrispondente Onnik James Krikorian, un aggiornamento sull''#Armenia, a seguito della partecipazione del primo ministro Nikol Pashinyan al World Economic Forum di Davos del mese scorso

In #Georgia, the Azerbaijanis community celebrates Novruz like in #Azerbaijan, but in the village of Sartichala-Mughanlo, the celebration takes a unique turn

Productive visit to Bagratashen in Armenia. Many discussions about Armenia from where it is now, through demarcation further along the border between Armenia and Georgia, to the former cross-border market. Perhaps the highlight was running into Armine, a resident of Ptghavan, after almost 23 years.

My Halal Brother – Իմ Հալալ եղբայր – a guy in Bagratashen, Armenia, called his ethnic Azerbaijani friend just across the river in Sadakhlo today. Interesting chats with folk on this side of the border with Georgia and Azerbaijan and a surprise meeting I wasn't expecting too. #Tavush

Only noticed tonight. The local Frixx crisps sold here in Tbilisi are actually called "Caucasus Chips." Nice. #Armenia #Azerbaijan #Georgia #RegionalMarket

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