Another Modern Betrayal—History Will Judge Those Who Ignored the Armenians
This tragedy could have been prevented, yet world leaders looked away.
Azerbaijan issues warning as Russian ally teeters
The lightning defeat of Armenian-backed forces in Nagorno-Karabakh this week has sparked fresh protests in Yerevan, Armenia's capital.
Kim Kardashian issues stark warning over Armenia crisis: "Genocide"
The reality TV star is of Armenian heritage and has called for an end to the blockade on Nagorno-Karabakh.
US and Russia put boots on the ground in the same country
A joint-exercise between U.S. and Armenian troops had not been affected by the fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh, a U.S. military spokesperson said.
Putin's "mini-NATO" in peril as Russian peacekeepers killed by Azeri troops
Russia's Defense Ministry said that a car carrying Russian peacekeepers came under fire in Nagorno-Karabakh and that all servicemen died.
Top Russian submarine fleet commander killed by NATO-aligned forces
Northern Fleet Deputy commander Ivan Kovgan reportedly died during clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh, the breakaway territory recognized as part of Azerbaijan.
Russian ally forced to give up disputed enclave as ceasefire declared
The ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh on Wednesday will mean the "complete cessation of hostilities," Moscow said.
Ukraine warns Russia's allies: Expect "stab in the back" from Moscow
Ukrainian officials framed Russia's failure to prevent a new round of Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict as proof of Moscow's fickle backing.
Armenia protesters target Russian embassy with anti-Putin slogans
"This is all a consequence of Russia's policy," one protester said, as the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Azerbaijan reignited.
Azerbaijan warns Armenia will be "isolated" amid new explosion of violence
"Our hand of peace still hangs in the air," Azerbaijani Ambassador Khazar Ibrahim told Newsweek, but "our other hand will always defend."
Biden and Putin have a new shared headache
Azerbaijan's military operation in the Nagorno-Karabakh region presents difficult choices for the leaders of the United States and Russia.
Where's Nagorno-Karabakh? Azerbaijan eyes Russia ally in special operation
Azerbaijan said that it started anti-terrorist operations in the enclave, which has been the scene of months of tension.
"Artillery shelling" reported as conflict reignites in Russia's backyard
The Azerbaijani defense ministry said "local anti-terrorist activities" had been launched to "suppress large-scale provocations" in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Russia voices "concern" over ally's joint military drills with US
Armenian-Russian relations have been deteriorating amid Armenia's continued territorial face-off with Azerbaijan.
Armenians Face a Second Genocide. Will the World Intervene?
Azerbaijan has restricted movement of people, goods, and aid into and out of Nagorno-Karabakh for 258 days, strangling the residents' access to basic services.
A Disappearing Lake Leads to Dangerous Protests in Iran
For decades, Iran's regime has neglected regions with non-Persian majorities. They remain underdeveloped, with high unemployment and inferior schools.
U.S. Diplomacy is Failing Armenia
The Biden administration's approach to Azerbaijan could not stand more diametrically opposed to its strategy toward Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Armenians Are Once Again Facing Genocide. The Time To Act Is Now
Azerbaijan's actions have undermined one international law after the other, but it seems that dictators don't care about humanitarian law.
California protesters use big rig to block freeway, video shows
Protesters blocked part of the 134 Freeway in Glendale, California, to bring attention to the humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh in southern Azerbaijan.
Iran finds new way to challenge U.S. through old Cold War movement
"Iran under Raisi is trying to join regional alliances, as it believes that there is a new world order," Iranian journalist Saeed Azimi tells Newsweek.
Why Peace Talks in the Caucasus Are So Difficult
If the West wants to avoid more instability in the post-Soviet space it must ensure that any accommodation in the Caucasus directly addresses the needs of the 120,000 ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Iranian Subversion in Azerbaijan Must Not Go Unchecked
Peace and stability in the Caucasus is not in the interest of the empires sandwiching the region—Iran and Russia. Both countries, especially Iran, see a strong and stable Azerbaijan as a threat.
Putin's "mini-NATO" is breaking
Armenia's leader said his country may withdraw from the Moscow-led CSTO military alliance.
Small Countries, Huge Stakes in Armenia-Azerbaijan Talks
In theory these talks aim to resolve a simmering conflict between two smallish countries in the South Caucasus, on the table is no less than a microcosm of the global clash between democracy and tyranny.
Biden looks to score elusive diplomatic victory in Russia's backyard
"If that door is open because of the Russian diversion, that's a good thing," former U.S. ambassador to the OSCE James Gilmore III tells Newsweek.
Genocide Recognition by Itself Is Not Enough
Historic events must be taught to students today, regardless of who is the oppressor or the victim.
Firefight at Azerbaijan-Armenia border may spell bad news for Putin
Russia's relationship with Armenia is "probably the lowest it's been since independence," a former U.S. ambassador told Newsweek.
Armenian, Azerbaijani troops open fire as border skirmish erupts
Both nations have recently fought over territory deemed strategically important to both Russia and Iran.
We Have the Right Tool to Pressure Azerbaijan Over Nagorno-Karabakh
Since the 2020 war over Nagorno-Karabakh, it has become apparent that Azerbaijan is set on reconquering the region, also called Artsakh, even at the risk of displacing the 120,000 indigenous ethnic Armenians that live there.
The Unstable Foundation of Earthquake Diplomacy
The humanitarian response to a natural disaster can be an opportunity to demonstrate the power of human solidarity among states and communities in conflict. While the levels of animosity and mistrust between Armenia and Turkey are great, they share the same volatile seismic geography that has killed tens of thousands of people in the last 40 years.