Alexander Iskandaryan

 What does Trump's Presidential victory mean for Caucasus?

What does Trump's Presidential victory mean for Caucasus?

The unexpected victory of the Republican candidate, billionaire Donald Trump in the US presidential elections will make little difference to Washington's relations with the South Caucasus, Russian political scientists …

Is compromise on Karabakh possible?

Is compromise on Karabakh possible?

To this day, the sides of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict have completely opposite positions, so it is still very hard to find a real compromise, which would satisfy both Azerbaijan and Armenia, representatives of the expert communities of …

‘Sassoon braves’ changed the reality in Armenia

‘Sassoon braves’ changed the reality in Armenia

The capture of the police building in Yerevan's Erebuni district, though it is local and being doomed to failure, is changing the political reality in Armenia, the director of the Institute of Caucasus , Alexander …

Iran and Armenia open borders

Iran and Armenia open borders

Within the framework of the state program of tourism development, the Iranian authorities are studying the possibility of introducing a visa-free regime for citizens of 60 more countries

Will NATO enter Karabakh mediators’ race?

Will NATO enter Karabakh mediators’ race?

At the Warsaw summit of NATO, the alliance will adopt communiqué that will call on all parties of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict to reduce tensions and to refrain from violence, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg …

Azerbaijani and Armenian Presidents may hold meeting in Vienna

Azerbaijani and Armenian Presidents may hold meeting in Vienna

The OSCE Minsk Group urges the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia Ilham Aliyev and Serzh Sargsyan to hold a meeting for a further settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. "In light of the recent violence and the urgency of reducing tensions along the line of contact, we believe the time has come for the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan to meet. Our Foreign Ministers are prepared to facilitate this meeting next week in Vienna," the official statement of the co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group says. It has been agreed that the meeting will be held in Vienna next week, TASS reports with reference to Armenian diplomatic sources.

Armenian government agrees to recognize Karabakh

Armenian government agrees to recognize Karabakh

The Armenian government expressed its approval of the draft law at the today’s session, envisaging the recognition of self-proclaimed Nagorno Karabakh Republic.’’ The test document was presented to Ministers Deputy …

Why is Ban Ki-moon planning to visit the South Caucasus?

Why is Ban Ki-moon planning to visit the South Caucasus?

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon plans to visit the South Caucasus countries in late April 2016. Within the framework of the visit he will visit Azerbaijan and Armenia for the first time, as well as visit Georgia for the second …

Iran without sanctions is beneficial for the South Caucasus

Iran without sanctions is beneficial for the South Caucasus

The lifting of sanctions against Iran that took place this weekend is beneficial for the South Caucasus countries. Absence of economic restrictions may allow Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia to strengthen relations with its southern neighbor, …

Results 2015: Armenia

Results 2015: Armenia

By tradition, at the end of the year Vestnik Kavkaza sums up achievements of the countries of the region: what they have msnsged to achieve over the past year in the political and economic spheres, and they failed to achieve. Today, our experts …

Is EU starting new game with Armenia?

Is EU starting new game with Armenia?

In recent days the EU Council has decided to give the European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs Federico Mogherini all the powers necessary for conducting …

Who needs parliamentary republic in Armenia?

Who needs parliamentary republic in Armenia?

The next stage of the constitutional reform in Armenia has started today: 103 members of the parliament supported and 10 votes were against the adoption of the new Constitution. According to it, Armenia should …

Baku and Yerevan enter SCO family

Baku and Yerevan enter SCO family

Experts from Azerbaijan and Armenia commented on the fact that their countries have received the status of SCO dialogue partners. For example, the Deputy Director General of the Trend information agency, political commentator Arzu Nagiyev, said that the