Breaking
Christian Solidarity International (CSI) reports that Vicken Euljekjian, 46, kidnapped by Azerbaijani forces in 2020 and serving a 20-year sentence, has been on hunger strike for 21 days. His wife in Lebanon learned of his deteriorating condition during a phone call on September 2, following dashed hopes for his release after the August White House summit.
Several Armenian Prisoners in Azerbaijan Reportedly Attempt Suicide
Siranush Sahakyan, representing Armenian prisoners in international courts, told RFE/RL that multiple Armenian detainees in Azerbaijan have attempted suicide following recent calls with relatives.
U.S. Announces $145 Million in Assistance for Armenia to Advance Regional Connectivity
During his visit to Yerevan, the Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs highlighted the U.S. commitment to the outcomes of President Trump’s Aug. 8 Peace Declaration. Working with Congress, he announced an unprecedented $145 million in assistance for Armenia—the first major step toward realizing TRIPP—and emphasized shared goals for expanding regional connectivity and economic investment.
Azerbaijan’s Ethnic Cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh and Genocidal Policy
Artsakh Remains Where Those Displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh are Resisting Cultural and Political Erasure
By Emily Wilder
Protecting the right of return is not only of interest to the displaced community; it is crucial to long-term and broader regional stability, argued former Nagorno-Karabakh official Beglaryan. Normalization predicated on the erasure of a people is not sustainable peace and will fail on its face: “Without having justice, without having the return of our people, it is impossible to have peace,” he said.
Driven by Fear from Nagorno-Karabakh
EU Delegation Head Vassilis Maragos Champions Creative Talent from Nagorno-Karabakh
Vassilis Maragos met with creative talent from Nagorno-Karabakh to explore support through networking, mentoring, and income-generating opportunities. Through the Three4ResilientArmenia initiative, the EU stands by local and displaced creatives on their path to sustainable livelihoods.
Armenia Simplifies Citizenship Process for Nagorno- Karabakh Displaced Persons
Deputy Minister of Interior Armen Ghazaryan announced that more than 16,000 forcibly displaced persons from Nagorno- Karabakh have obtained Armenian citizenship. Authorities continue working to further simplify the process to support displaced compatriots integrating into Armenia.
Photo of the Week
The U.S. Defense Attaché to Armenia Colonel Matthew Crowe paid his respects at the memorial in Nerkin Sasnashen, honoring the 17 U.S. Air Force crew members shot down by Soviet pilots on September 2, 1958.
Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Embassy Yerevan.
Security
Deputy PM Grigoryan, Ambassador Kvien Explore Unblocking South Caucasus Links
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and U.S. Ambassador Kristina Kvien highlighted the importance of Armenia–Azerbaijan agreements reached in Washington. They also discussed strengthening Armenia–U.S. relations and the prospects for unblocking regional communications.
Minister of Internal Affairs Arpine Sargsyan Meets U.S. Ambassador Kvien to Discuss Police Reforms and Cooperation”
Minister Arpine Sargsyan thanked the U.S. for its support to Armenia’s police reforms and highlighted the progress achieved.Together with Ambassador Kristina Kvien, she discussed implementing the August 8 Washington agreements through new projects in law enforcement, training, and security.
International Crisis Group: Armenia and Azerbaijan on the Brink of a Historic Peace Deal
The peace deal is not perfect, and it is far from enough to guarantee a definitive end to conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. But it is a crucial start. Armenia and Azerbaijan, both of whom stand to benefit enormously if they can consolidate and implement the deal initialled in Washington, should find a compromise to the constitution issue. Their outside partners should nudge them toward peace by helping the region join the world economy. It would lay a foundation for future political, economic and people-to-people cooperation, as well as, eventually, the difficult work of reconciliation, allowing these two countries and their neighbours to prosper.
Joint Meeting Held on Armenia–Azerbaijan Border Delimitation and Security
On September 5, delegations led by Deputy Prime Ministers Mher Grigoryan and Shahin Mustafayev met in both Armenia and Azerbaijan. The discussions focused on border delimitation, demining, and coordinated infrastructure projects, following agreements reached in Washington.
Economy
MPP Insights Bridges Armenia and Diaspora with New U.S. Headquarters in Virginia
MPP Insights, a global leader in AI and data analytics founded in Armenia, has opened its U.S. headquarters in Richmond, Virginia. The expansion strengthens ties with the Armenian diaspora, invests in its Yerevan R&D center, and launches a new academy to train young professionals in data engineering and analytics.
Trade Between Armenia And Russia Has Decreased ‘Significantly’
Armenia-Russia trade is projected to fall by about half in 2025, according to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk. Overchuk noted that trade turnover, which reached $12.4 billion last year, is expected to decline to roughly $6 billion by yearend.
PM Pashinyan Showcases Armenia’s Peace Vision and Innovations at Expo 2025 in Osaka
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan highlighted Armenia’s cultural heritage, innovative projects, and investment opportunities at the Armenian pavilion. The pavilion, titled Pillars of Today and Tomorrow, has already welcomed over 1 million visitors since the expo’s opening.
WFP Armenia and Ministry of Economy Leverage High- Tech Solutions to Advance Agriculture
UN World Food Programme (WFP) Armenia and the Ministry of Economy conducted drone-based training to modernize agriculture and support precision farming. The initiative promotes smarter, data- driven agricultural planning, with drones and tools to be integrated nationally for long-term rural development.
Education
Ambassador Kvien Joins Launch of Saroyan Days in Yerevan
Ambassador Kvien joined the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports and the Saroyan Foundation for the opening of the Saroyan Days cultural events in Yerevan. The weeklong celebration began with an exhibition of about 100 of William Saroyan’s paintings at the Museum of Literature and Art.
Fulbright Opens Doors for Armenian Scholars in the U.S.
Armenian scholars now have the opportunity to pursue post-doctoral research in the United States through the prestigious Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for the 2026-2027 academic year. Supported by the U.S., the program fosters academic exchange, innovation, and collaboration in priority fields such as energy, economics, entrepreneurship, AI, and American studies.
EU4Youth Leadership School Empowers Rural Youth in Armenia
The EU-funded DUCO Leadership School in Dilijan equipped young people with leadership, advocacy, and community development skills. Through youth-led projects and close cooperation with local authorities, participants became active change-makers tackling local challenges.
Opinion
Armenia Up, Georgia Down in Latest U.S. Survey of Global Rights Practices
The evaluations of Georgia and Armenia reflect the profound geopolitical changes in the Caucasus over the past year: Tbilisi has shunned the West while moving in an authoritarian direction, while Yerevan has moved closer to the United States and European Union while trying to put some distance between itself and its traditional strategic partner, Russia.
The Hybrid Threat Within and the Washington Accords: The Disinformation Virus
By Nerses Kopalyan
While the Washington Accords were too complex of a development for any disinformation campaign to disrupt, such will not be the case with the upcoming 2026 parliamentary elections. To borrow from the old adage, ‘A lie is halfway around the world before truth has put its shoes on.’ Perhaps Armenia should start putting its shoes on…knowing full well what lies ahead.
How the Peace Deal Between Azerbaijan and Armenia Could Die in the Cradle
By Nima Khorrami
Armenia’s traditional reliance on Russia for security and trade has been shaken. Policymakers in both Washington and Brussels, therefore, need to supplement diplomatic facilitation with tangible incentives for Armenia, including direct economic support and visible investment in Armenia’s sovereignty. Without such balancing measures, the memorandum risks being branded domestically as a coerced concession, undermining Armenia’s leadership and making ratification politically difficult.