While Azerbaijan is the main driver of the Nagorno-Karabakh war, analysts say, Armenia’s populist prime minister pushed the situation to the brink.
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For Nagorno-Karabakh’s Dueling Sides, Living Together Is ‘Impossible’
Armenians and Azerbaijanis coexisted in Soviet days. But conflict over the disputed territory exploded in the late 1980s, leaving festering wounds that have erupted anew.
Armenia’s Leader Makes Plea to U.S. as Conflict Rages With Azerbaijan
Nikol Pashinyan, Armenia’s prime minister, said he was promised a call with President Trump over Turkey’s role in the intensifying conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. Then Mr. Trump fell ill.
A Trans Woman Got 3 Minutes to Speak in Armenia’s Parliament. Threats Followed.
Lilit Martirosyan was the first transgender woman to speak in Armenia’s National Assembly, according to organizers. The backlash began immediately.
Armenian Election Tests the Revolution’s Power Shift
Armenians began voting in an early parliamentary election as acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sought a stronger mandate, following a peaceful revolution this year.