South Caucasus seeks path from raw materials and re-exports to higher value

Pashinyan acknowledged that Tigranashen belongs to Azerbaijan and Artsvashen to Armenia, but said no agreement had been reached. Another question remains unanswered: after more than 30 years, will former residents want to return to villages...

Yerevan’s 2026–2031 security program promises a technology-driven defense model less dependent on Russia. The shift could stabilize the region — or accelerate a new arms race. TAPDIG FARHADOGLU The Logic Behind Pashinyan’s Security Bet Armenia’s new...

The customs services of Azerbaijan and Georgia have held consultations on accelerating the passage of freight vehicles after a queue stretching for several kilometres formed near the Red Bridge border crossing. The two countries have yet to disclose...

The line’s capacity has increased fivefold following an upgrade, but freight volumes remain well below its design capacity. The main constraints now lie less on the railway itself than at ports, border crossings and in the management of the wider...