Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenia: Policy Options for Germany and the EU Published: 29 September 2023 Analysis Over 50,000 Armenians have already fled Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia following Azerbaijan's recent military offensive. Despite ongoing negotiations, further escalations could follow. What options do Germany and the EU have? By Walter Kaufmann and Dr. Sonja Katharina Schiffers
The War in Ukraine and the Armenian-Azerbaijani Conflict: The West Needs To Re-evaluate Its Approach Published: 27 January 2023 Analysis Russia's war in Ukraine is changing the balance of power in Eastern Europe. This has implications for the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict and provides new options for mediation for the EU and the West. By Tigran Grigoryan
Disappointed in Russia: Armenia's security disillusionment Published: 4 November 2022 Comment After Armenia's defeat in the war in Nagorno-Karabakh in 2020, foreign and security policy developments in the small South Caucasian republic are happening at an unprecedented pace. By Irina Ghulinyan-Gerz
Punches in the Margins of Massacres and Calamities Published: 4 April 2022 Essay “We live between great countries and superpowers. We laugh and cry, fear and suffer.” In recounting seven punches in the face, Avo Kaprealian's essay tells the story of Armenians in Syria that begins and ends with an exodus. By Avo Kaprealian
Women on the Roadside of the War Published: 25 December 2020 Background This article tells about the stories of women who moved to Armenia in the third Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) war and whose husbands stayed in the battlefield. By Gayane Ghazaryan
From Revolution to War: Domestic Developments in Armenia Published: 21 December 2020 Background The article is a detailed overview of the internal political situation in Armenia from the Revolution to the war in the fall of 2020. The author analyzes how the policies of the revolutionary government, the coronavirus situation, and the war led to a humanitarian disaster in Armenia. By Gor Madoyan
Precarious peace – Nagorno-Karabakh after the ceasefire agreement Published: 23 November 2020 Analysis The new ceasefire agreement negotiated between Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan has grave geopolitical and domestic consequences for the South Caucasus states. Stefan Meister, Director of the Heinrich Böll Foundation South Caucasus, explains 10 consequences of the agreement. By Dr. Stefan Meister
A painful peace in Nagorno-Karabakh Published: 11 November 2020 Introduction A war that has garnered little to no attention in the rest of the world has been raging in Nagorno-Karabakh since 27 September 2020. With its multiple casualties, tens of thousands of refugees, and confirmed war crimes, this war signifies a humanitarian catastrophe. By Katja Giebel
"Parts of a Circle", a documentary film on the history of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict Published: 11 November 2020 Video The film "Parts of a Circle" reflects the state of the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh in May 2020. Producer of the documentary : Conciliation Resources.
"Stop the war in the South Caucasus" Published: 8 October 2020 Statement Ellen Ueberschär demands an immediate ceasefire and negotiations for a sustainable peace process in Nagorno-Karabakh with EU support needed. By Dr. Ellen Ueberschär
"The Coronavirus has declared war on Armenia" Published: 15 June 2020 Interview While restrictions against the pandemic are gradually being lifted throughout Europe, the situation in Armenia is worsening. The capacities of hospitals are exhausted. Armenia is in a de facto state of emergency as a result of the pandemic, which could turn into a political crisis. Our colleague Eviya Hovhannisyan from Yerevan reports the current developments in the interview. By Katja Giebel
Why Armenians Call for a Velvet Revolution Published: 23 April 2018 Interview For almost a week now, huge rallies have shaken the Armenian capital of Yerevan, where Nikol Pashinyan, one of the leaders of the movement, called for a “velvet revolution”. But will the protesters this time successfully press for democratic accountability? By Olya Azatyan and Dr. Sonja Katharina Schiffers
Why LGBT People Emigrate from Armenia: Three Stories Published: 12 March 2018 Portraits Between 2011 and 2013 alone 5,891 LGBT people left Armenia. This article will tell the first-hand story of lesbian, bisexual and transgender Armenian citizens who have moved to different EU countries. By Arthur Minasyan
War and Peace: Armenian Elections 2017 Published: 21 April 2017 On April 2, 2017 Parliamentary elections took place in Armenia. These were the first national elections after the Constitutional Referendum of 2015 which transformed the country from a Presidential into a Parliamentary Republic. An analysis. By Olya Azatyan
“Live as you wish, but make sure other people do not know” Published: 8 December 2016 Discrimination in the healthcare system, exclusion from society, limited job opportunities - in South Caucasus LGBTI persons are still victim of discrimination and violation. An owerview of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. By Edita Badasyan
Nagorno-Karabakh: The danger of getting used to a conflict Published: 12 April 2016 The conflict, which has flared in the South Caucasus around Nagorno-Karabakh between Azerbaijan and Armenia serves as a reminder that there are other regional conflicts that demand Europe´s attention. And Europe’s response will be no less important than in the case of Ukraine. By Nino Lejava
Armenia and the Islamic State: Between Non-Existent Past and Impossible Future Published: 29 June 2015 IS-held territory is quite close to Armenia, around 400 kilometers as the crow flies. The threats emanating from the IS have a geopolitical and regional component which are bound to be a concern for Armenia. By Alexander Iskandaryan
Tbilisi Office - South Caucasus Region Published: 22 June 2015 The Heinrich Boell Foundation (HBF) in the South Caucasus (SC) contributes to the democratization process of the countries of the SC. We support initiatives, which form and strengthen an inclusive political culture that opens room for public participation on democratic development, socio-ecological transformation and gender democracy.
When choosing means losing Published: 17 March 2015 The trade relations of the six countries of the Eastern Partnership is a complex web of discrepancies. They have assigned different association agreements with Russia and the EU. The coexistence of these two models of economic integration poses challenges - and problems. By Heidi Hautala
Quo vadis Armenia: North or West? Published: 20 September 2013 Just one month after Wladimir Putin's official visit to Azerbaijan, where the chance for signing a binding trade agreement between Baku and Moscow was squandered, the Russian president welcomed his Armenian counterpart in Moscow. It's the latter who made headlines on September 3rd by surprisingly announcing that Armenia would join the Russian-led Customs Union. By Nino Lejava and Konstanty Kuzma