Bringing America Back to the South Caucasus
The United States is in a special position to influence the peacebuilding process given its unique capabilities and the trust it enjoys in both societies.
America Must Contain Azeri-Turkish Aggression
Lasting peace is not possible if Azerbaijan and Turkey go unpunished.
Seizing the Opportunity for Lasting Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Now, there exists a fresh opportunity to forge a lasting peace and to extinguish a lingering conflict in the South Caucasus region.
Christian Heritage At Risk as U.N. Watches in Silence
The silence and inaction of the international community in the face of Azerbaijan's shameless vilification and incitement of hate has left many fearing the worst.
Armenia Caved, Azerbaijan Won, Putin Scored
Azerbaijan emerged as the undisputed victor of the war, but Putin picked up some important gains as well—along with some painful lessons.
Armenia Ends War for Nagorno-Karabakh in Agreement with Russia, Azerbaijan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan called the move "unbelievably painful for me and our people" but said, "we will never recognize ourselves as the losers."
Azerbaijan Admits Downing Russia Helicopter, Raising Armenia Fight Stakes
The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed Monday that one of its Mil Mi-24 gunships were downed by over-the-shoulder missile fire while accompanying a 102nd military base convoy near an Armenian village along the border with Azerbaijan.
United in Faith for the Future of Karabakh
Azerbaijan does not play the role of invader—Muslim or otherwise—that has been chosen for us. We only hope to recover what was lost nearly thirty years ago.
America's Foreign Enemies Mostly Hope for Joe Biden Win; Allies Are Divided
After four years of Donald Trump, America's rivals and allies have a rooting interesting in the 2020 election. Do China, Russia, Iran and North Korea want Trump or his Democratic rival? And you may be surprised by Mexico's view.
Iran Boosts Border Defense from Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict, Israel, ISIS
"Air defense units in the northwestern region have been strengthened and more will be added if needed," Iranian Army commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said.
Iran Holds Anti-Air War Games After Border Tension Rise, Arms Sale Ban Ends
Iran's conventional military and the elite Revolutionary Guard began the Guardians of the Sky Velayat-99 exercise as Armenia-Azerbaijan tensions spilled over the border and a decades-long U.N. arms embargo expired.
Armenia Wants Iran's Help, Azerbaijan Says US, Russia, France Lack Progress
Armenia's ambassador to the U.S. told Newsweek "Iran has the capacity and could use its leverages to restrain Azerbaijan and urge Turkey not to add fuel to fire in Nagorno Karabakh," while Azerbaijan's envoy "appreciates every offer to help with reaching the much needed peace in our region."
A Pro-Western Azerbaijan Deserves American Support
Whatever one's views are on Turkey's trajectory, pro or con, America must have Azerbaijan's back.
Iran Wants Russia, Turkey to Join Syria-Style Talks on Nagorno-Karabakh
Azerbaijan's ambassador to the United States Elin Suleymanov told Newsweek his country "appreciates every offer to help with reaching the much needed peace in our region."
Armenia, Azerbaijan Supporters At War Around World, Fighting for Awareness
"I think I wouldn't be overestimating by saying every Armenian in the world is disturbed by this, is moved by this and is in action having to do with this," singer-songwriter Serj Tankian told Newsweek.
Dan Bilzerian Says Azerbaijanis 'Sodomize Farm Animals'
The tweet from the Armenian American poker player has garnered more than 8,000 likes on Twitter, at the time of reporting.
The War on Armenia Threatens American Interests
An America First geopolitical outlook must never underestimate the United States' immense economic power to punish or ward off bad behavior in the South Caucasus as well as from Turkey.
Iran Warns of 'Regional War' As Armenia, Azerbaijan Fight Crosses Border
"Iran will not allow anyone to bring terrorists, whom we have fought for many years in Syria, to our border points under any pretext," Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said as conflict raged nearby between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
How Azerbaijan's Drones Show what the Future War Looks Like
The leading drone powers—Washington and Beijing—should be watching Azerbaijan and Armenia and learning about how drone swarms and loitering munitions work best.
U.S., NATO Talk Peace with Turkey While It Plays Active Role in Three Wars
Turkey is involved in conflicts in Syria, Libya and between Armenia and Azerbaijan, but has of far avoided a direct clash with fellow NATO member Greece over energy reserves in the Mediterranean Sea.
Azerbaijan President Blames International Community as Forces Shell City
Both sides have been shelling residential areas as the violence escalates, with civilian casualties reported on both sides.
Exclusive: 'An Existential Fight' At Heart of Armenia, Azerbaijan Conflict
"We've been here our whole life, and we are staying here to do what we can. It would be wrong not to worry, but it would be wrong to panic and leave your post," Artsakh representative to the U.S. told Newsweek.
Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict Creeps Closer to Armenia's Capital
Armenia says it wants to engage with international mediators for an end to clashes with Azerbaijan over the breakaway region.
Exclusive: Armenia, Azerbaijan Speak Out, Here's What They Want from U.S.
As their countries battle at home, Newsweek spoke to Armenian and Azerbaijani ambassadors to the U.S., who disagree on much but both see Washington as having an important role in resolving their deadly conflict.
Fears of Ethnic Cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh as Fighting Escalates
Azerbaijan has vowed to take control of the Armenian-controlled Nagorno-Karabakh pocket amid an eruption of violence there.
As Armenia, Azerbaijan Fight, Here's Where U.S., Russia, Turkey, Iran Stand
On Tuesday, both Turkey and Iran reportedly found themselves directly involved in the battle, while the U.S. and Russia remained closely engaged, calling for an immediate de-escalation.
Why You Should Care About the Escalating Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
Almost 100 people have been killed in the latest outbreak of fighting over the Caucasus enclave, the status of which has long been disputed by neighbors Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Fears of 'Large-Scale War' after Dozens Killed in Nagorno-Karabakh
Armenia and Azerbaijan have accused the other of launching attacks outside the contested region over which 30,000 people were killed in conflict in the 1990s.
Trump Says U.S. Will Try to Stop Armenia, Azerbaijan War
Fighting broke out over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region this weekend, killing dozens and raising fears of a wider conflict.
Kim Kardashian Urges 'Diplomatic' Response to Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict
"Armenia has been the victim of unprovoked attacks by Azerbaijan & the predictable disinformation campaign that accompanies them," Kardashian West tweeted.