Azerbaijan Archives - Page 10 of 37 - Onnik James Krikorian - Journalist, Photojournalist, Consultant

The Pashinyan Conundrum: Predictably Unpredictable, Consistently Inconsistent

Apr 20, 2023 | Armenia, Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh

While most observers see resolution only through the prism of regional and other international actors, it should be remembered that, at the end of the day, it still comes down to a decision by Armenia and Azerbaijan. In this context and given his tendency to change his opinion and allegiances unexpectedly, as efforts to end a conflict that has lasted over three decades continue, Pashinyan’s predictably unpredictable and consistently inconsistent approach remains the most difficult conundrum to decipher of all.

Opinion: the economic impact of an Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement should not be overestimated

Apr 6, 2023 | Armenia, Azerbaijan, Commonspace, Nagorno Karabakh

Commonspace yesterday published my third opinion piece on a potential Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement – or rather on what needs to happen and what should be avoided. Given some recent claims – including a rather baffling one that the cost of petrol would be reduced by half if Yerevan and Baku signed a treaty and Azerbaijani petrol was imported to Armenia – it was one that had to be written.

Opinion: culture can play a critical role in Armenia-Azerbaijan peace-building

Mar 27, 2023 | Armenia, Azerbaijan, Commonspace, Nagorno Karabakh

Commonspace, a publications of LINKS Europe, has published my opinion piece on the potential role of culture in Armenia-Azerbaijan peacebuilding. A double-edged sword, though subjective interpretation of culture has traditionally been used by nationalists to drive the sides apart, there are also examples where it can be used to highlight shared values and overlaps in customs and traditions.

Beez Theatre's Qarınqulu Ayı Balası Spreads Messages of Friendship and Community

Mar 15, 2023 | Azerbaijan, Caspian Post, Georgia, Minorities

The Caspian Post has published my story accompanied by photographs of the Beez Children’s Theatre. I remember them from just after the pandemic and always wanted to do a story on the troupe. I’ve spent a long time covering minority communities in the region – from the Yezidis in Armenia to the ethnic Armenian and Azerbaijani communities here in Georgia. At some point I must post more of this work that I’ve undertaken since 1998.

Opinion: Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict resolution must take social media more seriously

Mar 10, 2023 | Armenia, Azerbaijan, Commonspace, Nagorno Karabakh, Social Media

The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the breakaway region of Nagorno Karabakh has continued for over three decades and peace continues to remain elusive, writes Onnik James Krikorian in this op-ed for commonspace.eu. Populist rhetoric and combative media reports reinforce entrenched positions in both societies, but the situation has become markedly worse with the emergence of a new battleground – social media.

Karabakh Armenian and Azerbaijan Representatives meet at Russian Peacekeeping Force HQ

Mar 1, 2023 | Armenia, Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh, Russia

Representatives of Azerbaijan and the defacto authorities representing local ethnic Armenians today met under the auspices of the Russian peacekeeping force at its headquarters in Khojali. Such meetings are not new but there are a few major differences.

Two-Year European Union Monitoring Mission Deployed in Armenia

Feb 28, 2023 | Armenia, Azerbaijan, Balcani Caucaso, European Union

A week after the deployment of the European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA), a dedicated 100-person strong observation of the country’s border with Azerbaijan, there’s still much that remains unknown about its activities. However, in two pieces published this week by the Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR) and Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso, I’ve tried to summarise what we do know.

A tale of two meetings: More on Aliyev and Pashinyan at the Munich Security Conference

Feb 24, 2023 | Armenia, Azerbaijan, Balcani Caucaso, Nagorno Karabakh

Actually, not a tale, but rather two articles on last weekend’s meeting of the Armenian and Azerbaijani delegations, led respectively by Nikol Pashinyan and Ilham Aliyev, and the return to the stage of the two leaders at the annual Munich Security Conference.

European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) starts operations on border with Azerbaijan

Feb 20, 2023 | Armenia, Azerbaijan, European Union, Nagorno Karabakh

The 100-strong European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) today started its two year mission observing the border with Azerbaijan. The deployment follows the temporary two-month European Union Monitoring Capacity (EUMCAP) that ended its duties on 19 December last year. Last week I completed a 1,200 word article on EUMA that includes comments from Armenian and Azerbaijani analysts as well as those involved in the EU’s recruitment process for the mission.

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