Armenia

Country Armenia
Capital Yerevan
Continent Asia
Currency Dram(AMD)
Languages Armenian

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Armenia prides itself on being the first nation to formally adopt Christianity (early 4th century). Despite periods of autonomy, over the centuries Armenia came under the sway of various empires including the Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Persian, and Ottoman. During World War I in the western portion of Armenia, Ottoman Turkey instituted a policy of forced resettlement coupled with other harsh practices that resulted in an estimated 1 million Armenian deaths. The eastern area of Armenia was ceded by the Ottomans to Russia in 1828; this portion declared its independence in 1918, but was conquered by the Soviet Red Army in 1920. Armenian leaders remain preoccupied by the long conflict with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh, a primarily Armenian-populated region, assigned to Soviet Azerbaijan in the 1920s by Moscow. Armenia and Azerbaijan began fighting over the area in 1988; the struggle escalated after both countries attained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. By May 1994, when a cease-fire took hold, ethnic Armenian forces held not only Nagorno-Karabakh but also a significant portion of Azerbaijan proper. The economies of both sides have been hurt by their inability to make substantial progress toward a peaceful resolution. Turkey closed the common border with Armenia in 1994 because of the Armenian separatists' control of Nagorno-Karabakh and surrounding areas, further hampering Armenian economic growth. However, in 2009 senior Armenian leaders began pursuing rapprochement with Turkey, which could result in the border reopening.

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Azerbaijan-Armenia deal: Why Trump is interested in South Caucasus - FirstpostAzerbaijan-Armenia deal: Why Trump is interested in South Caucasus  Firstpost

The India-Armenia Partnership in a Shifting Caucasus - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineThe India-Armenia Partnership in a Shifting Caucasus  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Trump delivered strategic blow to Iran regime with bold Azerbaijan-Armenia pact - Fox NewsTrump delivered strategic blow to Iran regime with bold Azerbaijan-Armenia pact  Fox News

Türkiye, Armenia discuss opening borders: PM Pashinyan | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye, Armenia discuss opening borders: PM Pashinyan | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Armenia reassures visiting Iran leader it will control Azerbaijan corridor - Al JazeeraArmenia reassures visiting Iran leader it will control Azerbaijan corridor  Al Jazeera

Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan shake hands and sign deal at White House peace summit - AP NewsLeaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan shake hands and sign deal at White House peace summit  AP News

Iran and Russia stand to lose from US deal with Azerbaijan and Armenia - The GuardianIran and Russia stand to lose from US deal with Azerbaijan and Armenia  The Guardian

Azerbaijan, Armenia publish text of US-brokered peace deal - ReutersAzerbaijan, Armenia publish text of US-brokered peace deal  Reuters

Donald Trump brokers a peace plan in the Caucasus - The EconomistDonald Trump brokers a peace plan in the Caucasus  The Economist

Trump’s Armenia-Azerbaijan agreement advanced peace, but Washington can’t let up now - Atlantic CouncilTrump’s Armenia-Azerbaijan agreement advanced peace, but Washington can’t let up now  Atlantic Council

Will the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace last? - madhyamamonline.comWill the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace last?  madhyamamonline.com

Armenia ‘s Tourism Industry Poised for Strong Growth in July of this Year: A Bright Future for Travel and Economic Prosperity - Travel And Tour WorldArmenia ‘s Tourism Industry Poised for Strong Growth in July of this Year: A Bright Future for Travel and Economic Prosperity  Travel And Tour World

Fresh from Armenia, put your hands together for Jack Jr.! - The Armenian WeeklyFresh from Armenia, put your hands together for Jack Jr.!  The Armenian Weekly

Only Armenian Government-Approved Projects Can Be Implemented in Armenia – Khudatyan Responds to Turkish Minister - MassisPostOnly Armenian Government-Approved Projects Can Be Implemented in Armenia – Khudatyan Responds to Turkish Minister  MassisPost

Russia’s waning influence in the South Caucasus - GIS ReportsRussia’s waning influence in the South Caucasus  GIS Reports

Iran welcomes peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, warns against external forces in the South Caucasus region - Peoples DispatchIran welcomes peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, warns against external forces in the South Caucasus region  Peoples Dispatch

UNICEF works with healthcare professionals to strengthen mental health services in Armenia - UnicefUNICEF works with healthcare professionals to strengthen mental health services in Armenia  Unicef

FlyOne Armenia Sep/Oct 2025 Europe Service Changes - AeroRoutesFlyOne Armenia Sep/Oct 2025 Europe Service Changes  AeroRoutes

Voter education, local public awareness and community engagement grants for CSOs and media in Armenia - EU NEIGHBOURS eastVoter education, local public awareness and community engagement grants for CSOs and media in Armenia  EU NEIGHBOURS east

Country with a conflict context cannot build true independence: Prime Minister’s message on anniversary of adoption of Declaration of Independence - ArmenpressCountry with a conflict context cannot build true independence: Prime Minister’s message on anniversary of adoption of Declaration of Independence  Armenpress

Peace Deal Between Armenia and Azerbaijan - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Peace Deal Between Armenia and Azerbaijan  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Visiting Armenia, Iranian president warns against U.S.-brokered Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal - allisrael.comVisiting Armenia, Iranian president warns against U.S.-brokered Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal  allisrael.com

Iran’s president visits Armenia for talks on US-backed Azerbaijan corridor - Al JazeeraIran’s president visits Armenia for talks on US-backed Azerbaijan corridor  Al Jazeera

Armenia Strengthens Tourism Ties with Newly Appointed UNWTO Secretary-General, Everything You Need to Know Now - Travel And Tour WorldArmenia Strengthens Tourism Ties with Newly Appointed UNWTO Secretary-General, Everything You Need to Know Now  Travel And Tour World

Pipelines, peace and power: The 2025 Armenia-Azerbaijan agreement in geopolitical perspective - The Armenian WeeklyPipelines, peace and power: The 2025 Armenia-Azerbaijan agreement in geopolitical perspective  The Armenian Weekly

Tourism In Armenia Thrives: Historic Growth And Key Government Initiatives - Travel And Tour WorldTourism In Armenia Thrives: Historic Growth And Key Government Initiatives  Travel And Tour World

Iran rejects planned transit corridor outlined in Armenia-Azerbaijan pact - Al JazeeraIran rejects planned transit corridor outlined in Armenia-Azerbaijan pact  Al Jazeera

Armenia’s Changing Relationship With Russia - ClingendaelArmenia’s Changing Relationship With Russia  Clingendael

Bold Predictions: Armenia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - WiwibloggsBold Predictions: Armenia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026  Wiwibloggs

WFP Armenia Country Brief, July 2025 - ReliefWebWFP Armenia Country Brief, July 2025  ReliefWeb

Armenia allocates $3 million for US law firm to handle legal battle with Karapetyan - OC MediaArmenia allocates $3 million for US law firm to handle legal battle with Karapetyan  OC Media

Iran’s Pezeshkian seeks assurances in Armenia as Yerevan, Baku nominate Trump for Nobel - AL-MonitorIran’s Pezeshkian seeks assurances in Armenia as Yerevan, Baku nominate Trump for Nobel  AL-Monitor

Strategic Snapshot: Implications of Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan - The Jamestown FoundationStrategic Snapshot: Implications of Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan  The Jamestown Foundation

Summer 2025 in Armenia: 14 French Engineering Students in a Village, Blending Solidarity and Human Adventure - MassisPostSummer 2025 in Armenia: 14 French Engineering Students in a Village, Blending Solidarity and Human Adventure  MassisPost

Iran slams Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal brokered in US - The Jerusalem PostIran slams Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal brokered in US  The Jerusalem Post

Peace in the Caucasus: Ensuring Europe plays a role after Trump’s ceremony - European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)Peace in the Caucasus: Ensuring Europe plays a role after Trump’s ceremony  European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)

Armenian-Azerbaijani peace plan threatens to dash Georgia’s Middle Corridor hopes - EurasianetArmenian-Azerbaijani peace plan threatens to dash Georgia’s Middle Corridor hopes  Eurasianet

Does a Trump-brokered deal squeeze Russia, Iran out of the South Caucasus? - Al JazeeraDoes a Trump-brokered deal squeeze Russia, Iran out of the South Caucasus?  Al Jazeera

Exclusive: Azerbaijan wants deeper U.S. ties after Armenia peace deal - AxiosExclusive: Azerbaijan wants deeper U.S. ties after Armenia peace deal  Axios

PM: August 2025 marks beginning of Armenia’s peaceful era - Address to the nation - Caliber.AzPM: August 2025 marks beginning of Armenia’s peaceful era - Address to the nation  Caliber.Az

Azerbaijan and Armenia sign peace pledge at White House summit - BBCAzerbaijan and Armenia sign peace pledge at White House summit  BBC

Highlights of Pezeshkian’s strategic trip to Armenia - Tehran TimesHighlights of Pezeshkian’s strategic trip to Armenia  Tehran Times

Medicine, mountains and meaning: My first summer in Armenia - The Armenian WeeklyMedicine, mountains and meaning: My first summer in Armenia  The Armenian Weekly

Rules of Procedure of the National Assembly - parliament.amRules of Procedure of the National Assembly  parliament.am

Armenia, Russia, France, India, defence procurement - The International Institute for Strategic StudiesArmenia, Russia, France, India, defence procurement  The International Institute for Strategic Studies

Iran-Armenia ties: Armenia assures Iran will control border corridor post 'Trump corridor' deal - WIONIran-Armenia ties: Armenia assures Iran will control border corridor post 'Trump corridor' deal  WION

Looking at the implications of India’s rising profile in the South Caucasus - EurasianetLooking at the implications of India’s rising profile in the South Caucasus  Eurasianet

Iran, Armenia sign cooperation documents in different areas - Tehran TimesIran, Armenia sign cooperation documents in different areas  Tehran Times

Statement from the AYF-YOARF on the August 8 deal between Pashinyan and Aliyev - The Armenian WeeklyStatement from the AYF-YOARF on the August 8 deal between Pashinyan and Aliyev  The Armenian Weekly

Armenia travel - Lonely PlanetArmenia travel  Lonely Planet

President Aliyev reveals purpose behind past free arms supplies to Armenia - Aze.MediaPresident Aliyev reveals purpose behind past free arms supplies to Armenia  Aze.Media

Promoting South-South Partnerships: The Potential of India-Armenia Collaboration in AI Education and Research - orfonline.orgPromoting South-South Partnerships: The Potential of India-Armenia Collaboration in AI Education and Research  orfonline.org

Designing with Memory: Rafayel Israelyan’s Enduring Legacy in Armenia - ArchDailyDesigning with Memory: Rafayel Israelyan’s Enduring Legacy in Armenia  ArchDaily

Armenia, Azerbaijan envoys agree: Peace could spur regional bonanza - Washington DiplomatArmenia, Azerbaijan envoys agree: Peace could spur regional bonanza  Washington Diplomat

Trump brokers historic Azerbaijan-Armenia deal, deals strategic blow to Iran - Latest news from AzerbaijanTrump brokers historic Azerbaijan-Armenia deal, deals strategic blow to Iran  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Fitch: Peace Deal Could Boost Armenia’s Economic Outlook - MassisPostFitch: Peace Deal Could Boost Armenia’s Economic Outlook  MassisPost

President Pezeshkian's Armenia visit: Cementing a strategic partnership - Tehran TimesPresident Pezeshkian's Armenia visit: Cementing a strategic partnership  Tehran Times

Khudatyan: only infrastructure projects approved by the government will be implemented in Armenia - Arka.amKhudatyan: only infrastructure projects approved by the government will be implemented in Armenia  Arka.am

Armenia and Azerbaijan are trying to mend fences – what does this mean for Russia? - The ConversationArmenia and Azerbaijan are trying to mend fences – what does this mean for Russia?  The Conversation

Trump makes slip-up while touting peace deal between ‘Aberbaijan and Albania’ - The IndependentTrump makes slip-up while touting peace deal between ‘Aberbaijan and Albania’  The Independent

Railway project lays foundation for symbolic bridge linking Türkiye, Azerbaijan, and Armenia - AzerNewsRailway project lays foundation for symbolic bridge linking Türkiye, Azerbaijan, and Armenia  AzerNews

Armenia’s TUMO to open first India center in Mumbai to offer free digital training - Public Radio of ArmeniaArmenia’s TUMO to open first India center in Mumbai to offer free digital training  Public Radio of Armenia

Armenia, Azerbaijan and US leaders to meet for peace talks - Al JazeeraArmenia, Azerbaijan and US leaders to meet for peace talks  Al Jazeera

Russia’s Pressure on Armenia After the Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace Breakthrough and Naryshkin’s Yerevan Overtures - Robert Lansing InstituteRussia’s Pressure on Armenia After the Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace Breakthrough and Naryshkin’s Yerevan Overtures  Robert Lansing Institute

Armenia ramps up push for Karabakh refugees to take citizenship - civilnet.amArmenia ramps up push for Karabakh refugees to take citizenship  civilnet.am

Armenia reassures Iran it will control border corridor - Al Arabiya EnglishArmenia reassures Iran it will control border corridor  Al Arabiya English

Innovative Capacity and Participatory Policymaking in Armenia - OECDInnovative Capacity and Participatory Policymaking in Armenia  OECD

Why India and Armenia are now taking their relationship to new heights - Atlantic CouncilWhy India and Armenia are now taking their relationship to new heights  Atlantic Council

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Armenia - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Armenia  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Azerbaijan grabs a bigger piece of the pie - The Armenian WeeklyAzerbaijan grabs a bigger piece of the pie  The Armenian Weekly

Pashinyan says defence spending will not be raised in light of ‘established’ peace with Azerbaijan - OC MediaPashinyan says defence spending will not be raised in light of ‘established’ peace with Azerbaijan  OC Media

U.S. secures strategic transit corridor in Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal - ReutersU.S. secures strategic transit corridor in Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal  Reuters

The Country Climate and Development Report for Armenia - World BankThe Country Climate and Development Report for Armenia  World Bank

International report - Armenia and Azerbaijan peace deal raises hopes of Turkish border reopening - RFIInternational report - Armenia and Azerbaijan peace deal raises hopes of Turkish border reopening  RFI

Iran, Armenia sign 10 cooperation deals during Pezeshkian visit - thecradle.coIran, Armenia sign 10 cooperation deals during Pezeshkian visit  thecradle.co

Belarusian president hails Trump’s role in securing Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal - Caliber.AzBelarusian president hails Trump’s role in securing Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal  Caliber.Az

‘Only government-approved infrastructure projects can be launched in Armenia’ – minister reacts to Turkish counterpart - Armenpress‘Only government-approved infrastructure projects can be launched in Armenia’ – minister reacts to Turkish counterpart  Armenpress

Trump announces peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia - ReutersTrump announces peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia  Reuters

Armenia Is About To Put Its Ancient Manuscripts Online For Free - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyArmenia Is About To Put Its Ancient Manuscripts Online For Free  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Armenian Government Signals Cap On Defense Spending - ??????????? ??????????Armenian Government Signals Cap On Defense Spending  ??????????? ??????????

Armenia Hails Iran Ties After US-Backed Peace Declaration With Azerbaijan - BloombergArmenia Hails Iran Ties After US-Backed Peace Declaration With Azerbaijan  Bloomberg

Pashinyan takes on Armenia’s Constitutional Court - Battle for peace - Caliber.AzPashinyan takes on Armenia’s Constitutional Court - Battle for peace  Caliber.Az

Turkish logistics a winner in Azeri-Armenian deal - Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBITurkish logistics a winner in Azeri-Armenian deal  Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBI

Pashinyan to simplify procedures at Armenia-Azerbaijan border - Aze.MediaPashinyan to simplify procedures at Armenia-Azerbaijan border  Aze.Media

The Right of Return to Karabakh Exists—What Armenia Lacks is the Will to Pursue It - civilnet.amThe Right of Return to Karabakh Exists—What Armenia Lacks is the Will to Pursue It  civilnet.am

Central Bank of Armenia: exchange rates and prices of precious metals - 22-08-25 - ArmenpressCentral Bank of Armenia: exchange rates and prices of precious metals - 22-08-25  Armenpress

Armenia’s High-Stakes Gamble: Could Association with India, Russia, and Iran Work? - Modern DiplomacyArmenia’s High-Stakes Gamble: Could Association with India, Russia, and Iran Work?  Modern Diplomacy

Armenia and Azerbaijan - European Commission - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsArmenia and Azerbaijan - European Commission  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders meet for peace talks in UAE, no breakthrough - Al JazeeraArmenia, Azerbaijan leaders meet for peace talks in UAE, no breakthrough  Al Jazeera

Armenia - EBRDArmenia  EBRD

Armenians fear peace with Azerbaijan has too high a price - The Times of IndiaArmenians fear peace with Azerbaijan has too high a price  The Times of India

South Caucasus route takes center stage in Iran-Armenia talks as two sides plan strategic pact - Tehran TimesSouth Caucasus route takes center stage in Iran-Armenia talks as two sides plan strategic pact  Tehran Times

Pezeshkian seeks assurances in Armenia, will hit Belarus next - Tehran TimesPezeshkian seeks assurances in Armenia, will hit Belarus next  Tehran Times

Armenia faces historic choice between peace & no peace - South Caucasus at turning point - Caliber.AzArmenia faces historic choice between peace & no peace - South Caucasus at turning point  Caliber.Az

Following Washington meeting, Pashinyan receives Russian Deputy Prime Minister Overchuk - OC MediaFollowing Washington meeting, Pashinyan receives Russian Deputy Prime Minister Overchuk  OC Media

Turkey close to opening rail line to Azerbaijan - The Jerusalem PostTurkey close to opening rail line to Azerbaijan  The Jerusalem Post

Armenian Prime Minister to attend SCO summit in China - ArmenpressArmenian Prime Minister to attend SCO summit in China  Armenpress

Armenia’s buying Indian weapons. This opens entry points to Caucasus, Central Asia & beyond - ThePrintArmenia’s buying Indian weapons. This opens entry points to Caucasus, Central Asia & beyond  ThePrint

Minister Papoyan holds meeting with newly elected UN Tourism Secretary-General - ArmenpressMinister Papoyan holds meeting with newly elected UN Tourism Secretary-General  Armenpress

Tourism in Armenia flourishes – PM - ArmenpressTourism in Armenia flourishes – PM  Armenpress