Hermine Mkhitaryan

Expert in "Insight" Analytical Center for Applied Policy and Research. Specialized in International Affairs and International Law. Thematic fields – Nagorno-Karabakh issue, Turkey, International Law.

The ''Decapitated" Foreign Ministry and the Growing Challenges of Armenia's Foreign Policy

June 10, 22:41

The information that all four Deputy Foreign Ministers of Armenia tendered their resignations is confirmed.

Corridor or Road - What Will Pass Through Syunik?

June 6, 10:07

The neighboring country is eager to get this very corridor before the elections because they understand that after June 20 the situation may change fundamentally.

Who Benefits from the "Rehabilitation" of the OSCE Minsk Group?

May 2, 12:11

The reactivation of the Minsk Group can create new opportunities, first of all, from the point of view of including the issue of the return of prisoners of war and the status of Nagorno-Karabakh on the agenda.

Armenia and Artsakh: Increased Border Tensions and Possible Developments

April 22, 18:00

The rumors about border tensions are really alarming, especially amid the signals coming from Baku.

Changes in Armenian-Russian Relations and Their Reasons

April 16, 20:03

The changes that are taking place in Pashinyan's approach to Moscow today should be understood exclusively in the context of domestic political developments.

What Is the Aim of Interagency Commission Created for Armenia's State Border Regime?

March 27, 18:40

On March 22, Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a decision on creating an interagency commission tasked with the management of the state border regime.

Washington Meetings Not to Yield Serious Results?

June 19, 14:24

The difference in approaches and attitudes does not inspire hope that the negotiations will record significant results.

Saint Petersburg, Vienne, Geneva Agreements Were to Prevent “Mutual Blames”

May 16, 20:01

It is the St. Petersburg, Vienna, Geneva agreements, Azerbaijan was consistently seeking to remove from the talks table.

Artsakh People Rights Protection Should Not Depend on Artsakh Being Not Recognized

April 12, 23:16

Prime minister Nikol Pashinyan, at his PACE speech also touched upon the European Council, particularly PACE’s engagement in Artsakh. He reiterated the importance of European institutions in the reinforcement of democratic institutions and the establishment of civil society in Artsakh.

Keeping Our Landmark in Artsakh Conflict Regulation Issue is a Priority

March 14, 13:35

On the eve of the upcoming Pashinyan-ALiyev meeting tensions over Artsakh conflict mount.

Have Russia and US Reached Any Agreement on Karabagh Issue?

October 24, 19:00

For many years, it was assumed that, regardless of contradictions and conflicts in different parts of the world, in the context of the Karabakh problem, Russian-American relations are in harmony, and this is a good example of effective cooperation, the so-called "success story".

Karabakh Settlement Issue: Armen Sargsyan's Visits to the USA, Moscow and Stepanakert:

October 18, 13:17

The next meeting with the co-chairs is expected as part of their regional visit before the end of the year. However, before the co-chairs arrive in Yerevan and Baku, active negotiations and discussions are held on the Karabakh issue with the participation of different level officials from the co-chair countries.

The Statement by The OSCE Minsk Group: The Possibility of Negotiating is Not Lost Yet

October 2, 17:07

Prime Minister Pashinyan's statements and approaches were not new in nature and type, but have never been marked by such emphasis and importance before.

Increasing Tension in Turkish-American Relations

August 4, 15:30

In the first case, Ankara categorically refused to release a US cleric detained for involvement with coup organizers and Kurdish militants in Turkey in 2016.

Russian-Azerbaijani Rapprochment or What Messages Does Russia Send to Armenia?

July 5, 13:51

Positional changes of Azerbaijani troops in Nakhijevan, the accumulation of military equipment and armed forces on the Karabakh-Azerbaijan border and large-scale military exercises are accompanied by aggressive statements by the military-political leadership of Azerbaijan.

Developments in Georgia: The Reasons of Prime Minister's Resignation and Prospects of Changes in the Country

June 19, 17:27

After the resignation of Prime Minister Kvirikashvili, Mamuka Bakhtadze was nominated for this post, who was the Minister of Finance in the government of former Prime Minister Georgi Kvirikashvili. The latter must submit the new government program to Parliament, and only after that he will be able to take up the post of Prime Minister.

Aliyev's Statements on Providing Artsakh with Broad Autonomy Are Not Constructive

October 27, 20:50

Azerbaijan's "good will" has nothing to do here. Moreover, this is an attempt to violate the logic of negotiations and to foreclose the final status of Artsakh.

The Only Positive Thing that Turkey Can Bring to Karabakh Conflict Resolution Process Is to Stay Away from It

October 18, 21:52

Lavrov's statement totally fits in the context of the Russian-Turkish rapprochement, and nothing more.

Azerbaijan: Through Constitutional Amendments to Dictatorship

August 4, 12:54

In fact, the content will remain the same, only the form is going to be changed. Azerbaijani people will completely lose at least de jure opportunity to participate in the governance of their country.

The Issue of Armenian Genocide is on the European Agenda

July 6, 14:51

In case the bill is supported by the French Senate as well, most probably this will be followed by Turkey’s usual behavior – calling back the Ambassador, boycotting the French products, organizing anti-French campaign.

Bundestag Resolution on Genocide: New Impulse for International Recognition Process

June 7, 20:17

The document is very important for the international recognition of the Armenian Genocide, as it added Germany to the list of those states that have recognized the Armenian Genocide.

Turkey-Russia: Where is the Key to the Settlement of the Relations?

May 31, 15:03

According to the Turkish side this is the "first step" needed to normalize relations. But is this what Russia was talking about? Actually, no.

Investigative Mechanism on NKR-Azerbaijan Border: What is It About?

May 24, 18:50

In no part of the world the ceasefire has not been preserved by video cameras and if this succeeds on Artsakh-Azerbaijan border, it will be a unique one in the whole world and may become a precedent for other conflicts as well.

The Mandate of the OSCE Minsk Group and the Need of Its Expansion

May 12, 14:40

The fact that today the expansion of the mandate of the OSCE Minsk Group is one of the most important tasks is quite definite. However, in this context it is also important to understand what monitoring experience the OSCE has in other conflicts and how much they helped to maintain the truce.

Turkey Tries to Get Rid of Its Biggest Headache - the Kurds

May 2, 21:43

There is an impression that under the pretext of fighting against terrorism, as well as taking advantage of the tense and chaotic situation in the region, the Turkish authorities are trying to get rid of their biggest headache - the Kurds.

By Selling Weapons to Azerbaijan, Russia Becomes Its Accomplice

April 15, 19:07

April's four-day war showed that the arms purchased by Azerbaijan are also used directly for the destruction of the civilians and civilian objects, and therefore, according to the document, states should refrain from selling weapons to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani Adventurous Behavior in International Law has One Definition - Aggression

April 13, 15:42

It would be naive to think that Azerbaijan does not know or does not realize it, but the indulgence of the international community is a green light for Azerbaijan, which can easily disrupt the legal system carefully designed by the same international community.

What Will Win the EU From the Deal With Cameron?

February 25, 15:18

The EU did its best not to allow such development of the process and gave the UK an opportunity not to take part in the further integration of the EU and not to help the EU in migration crisis. But isn't this yet another superficial solution, the only purpose of which is to conceal the problems from the surface?

It Is Necessary to Take Steps to Protect the Syrian Armenians’ Right of Property

November 22, 20:06

Perhaps the best solution to the problem can be the foundation of legal consulting center which will assist to legally defend the right of property on the one hand of the Armenians who left or intend to leave Syria, on the other hand will coordinate the preparation of group requests and the process to ensure the protection of the Syrian Armenians’ rights.

The OSCE MG Co-Chairs Should be More Precise in Their Statements

July 25, 22:46

How can the Co-Chairs speak about a meeting of the Presidents of two countries and introduce it as a constructive step, when one of the sides continues its destructive policy? After the relative calm during the European Games in Baku, now the situation on the borders is quite tense.

International Community Started to Turn to the NKR Government as First Source of Information on Karabakh Conflict

July 9, 18:26

Artsakh Republic has developed independent and democratic institution and a third country, be it Azerbaijan or Armenia, from outside cannot have a full picture of the ongoing processes in that country. The fact that such prestigious analytical institution invited the first person of the Artsakh Republic to talk about the domestic and foreign policy of Artsakh, speaks of this realization.

Despite Azerbaijan's Agression NKR Consistently Develops

March 3, 17:56

However, as a response to all these, NKR consistently develops, several times exceeding Azerbaijan in regard with democracy and the protection of human rights. In Azerbaijan the aforementioned rights and freedoms does not have any value, here an individual and his/her dignity are subject to the personal interests of the ruling regime.

Azerbaijan did Not Justify the Co-Chairs' Expectations

February 20, 17:00

- The co-chairs’ visit to region ended. How will you evaluate the effectiveness of the meetings? - The co-chairs’ visit to the region started in Azerbaijan on February 16, after which they had meetings in Yerevan, and then left for Stepanakert. The US co-chair James Warlick nn the first day of his visit to region mentioned that “serious talks are expected with the President of Azerbaijan and...

Azerbaijan Tries to Terrorize Us by the Law on Military Service for Foreigners

February 18, 18:45

After all, a state will have to pay salary to those soldiers and rely on them for one of the most important functions of the state – self-defense of the country. Perhaps this is the reason why in the past many specialists perceived the involvement of foreigners in the army as a sign of a state’s imminent decline or at least as a sign of its weakness.

Unrecognized States also have the Right to Operate Their Airports

February 10, 00:18

As for the Azerbaijani threats, I should mention that this kind of behavior was not a surprise either for the international community, or for us. To wait from Azerbaijan that it will have a constructive approach towards any question concerning NKR means to be at least unaware of the policies adopted by Azerbaijan

The regular session of the Anti-corruption Policy Council takes place in Jermuk

The Prime Minister sends congratulatory messages to the supreme leader of Iran and the President of Iran

Armenia sends earthquake aid to Turkey

Commemoration of the Pontiff St. Sahak Partev