Onnik James Krikorian
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Journalist from the UK covering, consulting, and training on conflict, violent extremism, minorities, media, and politics in the South Caucasus since 1994.
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Will definitely be a busy year in the South Caucasus in 2026 and revolve around Armenia and Azerbaijan. Elections in the former and moving closer to normalisation between both.
Until then, my recent work plus a little older stuff since 1994 on my website: onnik-krikorian.com
Until then, my recent work plus a little older stuff since 1994 on my website: onnik-krikorian.com
Nice. Armenian National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan greets Azerbaijan's entry into this year's Junior Eurovision contest, Yağmur, this week in Tbilisi. #ESC
December 14, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Nice. Armenian National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan greets Azerbaijan's entry into this year's Junior Eurovision contest, Yağmur, this week in Tbilisi. #ESC
"[…] a near-final agreement, growing political and civil dialogue, border talks and renewed exchanges. Internal opposition persists, but signs of lasting peace are increasing."
Armenia and Azerbaijan: Rare window for peace www.balcanicaucaso.org/en/cp_articl...
Armenia and Azerbaijan: Rare window for peace www.balcanicaucaso.org/en/cp_articl...
Armenia and Azerbaijan: Rare window for peace - Osservatorio Balcani Caucaso Transeuropa
Armenia and Azerbaijan progress toward normalization: a near-final agreement, growing political and civil dialogue, border talks and renewed exchanges. Internal opposition persists, but signs of lasti...
www.balcanicaucaso.org
December 4, 2025 at 10:56 AM
"[…] a near-final agreement, growing political and civil dialogue, border talks and renewed exchanges. Internal opposition persists, but signs of lasting peace are increasing."
Armenia and Azerbaijan: Rare window for peace www.balcanicaucaso.org/en/cp_articl...
Armenia and Azerbaijan: Rare window for peace www.balcanicaucaso.org/en/cp_articl...
Entitled, "Armenia-Azerbaijan Lasting Peace: The Washington Agreement and a Joint Future."
Armen Grigoryan and Hikmet Hajiyev will participate in a panel discussion in Doha www.azatutyun.am/a/armen-grig...
Armen Grigoryan and Hikmet Hajiyev will participate in a panel discussion in Doha www.azatutyun.am/a/armen-grig...
Արմեն Գրիգորյանն ու Հիքմեթ Հաջիևը Դոհայում կմասնակցեն պանելային քննարկման
Հայաստանի անվտանգության խորհրդի քարտուղար Արմեն Գրիգորյանը դեկտեմբերի 5-ին աշխատանքային այցով կմեկնի Կատարի մայրաքաղաք Դոհա:
ԱԽ գրասենյակի փոխանցմամբ՝ Գրիգորյանը «Դոհա ֆորում»-ի շրջանակներում Ադրբեջան...
www.azatutyun.am
December 4, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Entitled, "Armenia-Azerbaijan Lasting Peace: The Washington Agreement and a Joint Future."
Armen Grigoryan and Hikmet Hajiyev will participate in a panel discussion in Doha www.azatutyun.am/a/armen-grig...
Armen Grigoryan and Hikmet Hajiyev will participate in a panel discussion in Doha www.azatutyun.am/a/armen-grig...
Bridge of Peace Marks New Phase in Armenia–Azerbaijan Dialogue anewz.tv/opinion/news...
Bridge of Peace Marks New Phase in Armenia–Azerbaijan Dialogue
As the year comes to an end, a new initiative bringing civil society actors and regional analysts from Armenia and Azerbaijan together is steadily gaining ground.
anewz.tv
December 2, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Bridge of Peace Marks New Phase in Armenia–Azerbaijan Dialogue anewz.tv/opinion/news...
Armenia Heads Toward 2026 Elections Amid Deepening Church-State Division onnik-krikorian.com/new_site/arm...
Armenia Heads Toward 2026 Elections Amid Deepening Church–State Division - Onnik James Krikorian - Journalist, Photojournalist, Consultant
Armenians pride themselves on adopting Christianity as their national religion as early as 301 AD. It has become an almost unassailable feature of their identity as a people despite a history stretchi...
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December 2, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Armenia Heads Toward 2026 Elections Amid Deepening Church-State Division onnik-krikorian.com/new_site/arm...
Five years since the end of the 44-day-war between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Too many missed opportunities prior to 2020 and the conflict was finally resolved on the battlefield as had been expected since at least 2011. Now need to focus on normalisation. Plenty of work to do.
November 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Five years since the end of the 44-day-war between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Too many missed opportunities prior to 2020 and the conflict was finally resolved on the battlefield as had been expected since at least 2011. Now need to focus on normalisation. Plenty of work to do.
Paybox newly installed in one of my local supermarkets. I never use them but good to see the language options. Hopefully one day not just Tbilisi and soon the norm throughout the region. #Armenia #Azerbaijan #Georgia
November 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Paybox newly installed in one of my local supermarkets. I never use them but good to see the language options. Hopefully one day not just Tbilisi and soon the norm throughout the region. #Armenia #Azerbaijan #Georgia
My latest on the recent AZAL flight carrying the Azerbaijani delegation to Armenia for dialogue.
Bilateral, Not Mediated: Why Last Week’s Yerevan Meeting Mattered anewz.tv/opinion/news...
Bilateral, Not Mediated: Why Last Week’s Yerevan Meeting Mattered anewz.tv/opinion/news...
Bilateral, Not Mediated: Why Last Week’s Yerevan Meeting Mattered
On October 21, 2025, an Azerbaijani Airlines (AZAL) Gulfstream G650, call sign 4K-ASG, touched down at Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport. It was a historic event, commented many.
anewz.tv
November 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
My latest on the recent AZAL flight carrying the Azerbaijani delegation to Armenia for dialogue.
Bilateral, Not Mediated: Why Last Week’s Yerevan Meeting Mattered anewz.tv/opinion/news...
Bilateral, Not Mediated: Why Last Week’s Yerevan Meeting Mattered anewz.tv/opinion/news...
Starting today, the illustration of Mount Ararat, otherwise known as Mount Ağrı, in neighbouring Turkiye has been removed from Armenian entry and exit stamps. Many believe that it is part of the normalisation process.
See my recent piece: onnik-krikorian.com/new_site/sym...
See my recent piece: onnik-krikorian.com/new_site/sym...
Symbolism Meets Realpolitik in Armenia-Türkiye Normalization Efforts - Onnik James Krikorian - Journalist, Photojournalist, Consultant
The prospect of peace in the South Caucasus may finally be within reach. Following the high-profile meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at th...
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November 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Starting today, the illustration of Mount Ararat, otherwise known as Mount Ağrı, in neighbouring Turkiye has been removed from Armenian entry and exit stamps. Many believe that it is part of the normalisation process.
See my recent piece: onnik-krikorian.com/new_site/sym...
See my recent piece: onnik-krikorian.com/new_site/sym...
Will definitely be a busy year in the South Caucasus in 2026 and revolve around Armenia and Azerbaijan. Elections in the former and moving closer to normalisation between both.
Until then, my recent work plus a little older stuff since 1994 on my website: onnik-krikorian.com
Until then, my recent work plus a little older stuff since 1994 on my website: onnik-krikorian.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Will definitely be a busy year in the South Caucasus in 2026 and revolve around Armenia and Azerbaijan. Elections in the former and moving closer to normalisation between both.
Until then, my recent work plus a little older stuff since 1994 on my website: onnik-krikorian.com
Until then, my recent work plus a little older stuff since 1994 on my website: onnik-krikorian.com
“Soon, the first batch of Kazakh wheat will enter Armenia via the Aktau-Baku route, [then] by Azerbaijani and Georgian railways. Peace has been established,” Papoyan said […]."
First transit shipment via Azerbaijan expected to reach Armenia soon armenpress.am/en/article/1...
First transit shipment via Azerbaijan expected to reach Armenia soon armenpress.am/en/article/1...
First transit shipment via Azerbaijan expected to reach Armenia soon
Armenian Minister of Economy, Gevorg Papoyan, said that the first transit shipment of goods through Azerbaijani territory is expected to reach Armenia soon.He made the...
armenpress.am
October 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
“Soon, the first batch of Kazakh wheat will enter Armenia via the Aktau-Baku route, [then] by Azerbaijani and Georgian railways. Peace has been established,” Papoyan said […]."
First transit shipment via Azerbaijan expected to reach Armenia soon armenpress.am/en/article/1...
First transit shipment via Azerbaijan expected to reach Armenia soon armenpress.am/en/article/1...
Yesterday marked the fourth anniversary of the untimely passing of Armenian theatrical director turned peace activist Georgi Vanyan. He was 58. My latest.
Georgi Vanyan’s Tekali Dream and Vanished Hopes for Grassroots Peace www.commonspace.eu/opinion/geor... #Armenia #Azerbaijan
Georgi Vanyan’s Tekali Dream and Vanished Hopes for Grassroots Peace www.commonspace.eu/opinion/geor... #Armenia #Azerbaijan
Georgi Vanyan’s Tekali Dream and Vanished Hopes for Grassroots Peace
Yesterday marked the fourth anniversary of the untimely passing of Armenian theatrical director turned peace activist Georgi Vanyan. He was 58.
www.commonspace.eu
October 16, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Yesterday marked the fourth anniversary of the untimely passing of Armenian theatrical director turned peace activist Georgi Vanyan. He was 58. My latest.
Georgi Vanyan’s Tekali Dream and Vanished Hopes for Grassroots Peace www.commonspace.eu/opinion/geor... #Armenia #Azerbaijan
Georgi Vanyan’s Tekali Dream and Vanished Hopes for Grassroots Peace www.commonspace.eu/opinion/geor... #Armenia #Azerbaijan
Given that Armenia-Iran trade and economic activites look set to continue and even expand, the issue of TRIPP and not obstructing the border in the south again becomes one that needs to be resolved. Reminds me of Key West. My blog post on that from January 2023.
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Corridors, Highways, and Revisiting Key West - Onnik James Krikorian - Journalist, Photojournalist, Consultant
Eurasianet last week published a piece on what we anyway knew were long-standing disagreements over the construction of a new highway that would connect Azerbaijan with Nakhichevan via Armenia as dict...
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October 13, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Given that Armenia-Iran trade and economic activites look set to continue and even expand, the issue of TRIPP and not obstructing the border in the south again becomes one that needs to be resolved. Reminds me of Key West. My blog post on that from January 2023.
onnik-krikorian.com/new_site/cor...
onnik-krikorian.com/new_site/cor...
Heads down in Baku, Yerevan, Oslo, and elsewhere as Trump doesn't get his desperately sought after Nobel Peace Prize. His intent was clear from the start but it didn't work. Just hope that the agreements he facilitated aren't now forgotten. There is always next year, Donald. 😜 #Armenia #Azerbaijan
October 10, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Heads down in Baku, Yerevan, Oslo, and elsewhere as Trump doesn't get his desperately sought after Nobel Peace Prize. His intent was clear from the start but it didn't work. Just hope that the agreements he facilitated aren't now forgotten. There is always next year, Donald. 😜 #Armenia #Azerbaijan
Sixteen years ago today, the Armenian and Turkish foreign ministers signed two ill-fated protocols to normalise relations. That same day, I was on the Armenia-Turkish border at one of two crossings that should have been opened. My post from back then:
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Armenia, Turkey Sign Historic Protocols… Eventually - Onnik James Krikorian - Journalist, Photojournalist, Consultant
Under the watchful eyes of the United States and Russia, Armenia and Turkey have finally signed two protocols which many hope will see the normalization of relations between the two neighbouring count...
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October 10, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Sixteen years ago today, the Armenian and Turkish foreign ministers signed two ill-fated protocols to normalise relations. That same day, I was on the Armenia-Turkish border at one of two crossings that should have been opened. My post from back then:
onnik-krikorian.com/new_site/arm...
onnik-krikorian.com/new_site/arm...
The National Assembly adopted the statement "On the establishment of peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan" www.parliament.am/drafts.php?s...
October 2, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The National Assembly adopted the statement "On the establishment of peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan" www.parliament.am/drafts.php?s...
The move can only be welcomed. My latest.
From Frozen Ties to Open Skies: Turkish Airlines to Connect Armenia and Türkiye www.commonspace.eu/opinion/froz...
From Frozen Ties to Open Skies: Turkish Airlines to Connect Armenia and Türkiye www.commonspace.eu/opinion/froz...
From Frozen Ties to Open Skies: Turkish Airlines to Connect Armenia and Türkiye
“Welcome to Armenia,” the pilot’s voice came over the tannoy as the Turkish Atlasjet flight touched down in Yerevan some time in 2011. “The temperature outsider is…” A normal announcement on any fligh...
www.commonspace.eu
October 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The move can only be welcomed. My latest.
From Frozen Ties to Open Skies: Turkish Airlines to Connect Armenia and Türkiye www.commonspace.eu/opinion/froz...
From Frozen Ties to Open Skies: Turkish Airlines to Connect Armenia and Türkiye www.commonspace.eu/opinion/froz...
Reposted by Onnik James Krikorian
Momentum appears to be building on a parallel front to normalise relations between #Armenia and #Turkey
Armenia-Turkey talks advance amid Azerbaijan peace push
After meetings between Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye, optimism is growing for a peace treaty by 2026. Yerevan hopes to reopen its border with Ankara. Pashinyan is aiming for concrete results to…
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September 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Though there have been Yerevan-Istanbul for decades, that the Turkish national flag carrier will now join them on the Armenia route is quite something. Another sign of welcome progress in normalisation efforts.
Turkish Airlines to launch regular flights to Armenia armenpress.am/en/article/1...
Turkish Airlines to launch regular flights to Armenia armenpress.am/en/article/1...
Turkish Airlines to launch regular flights to Armenia
Turkish Airlines (THY) has announced the launch of regular flights to Timisoara, Romania, and Yerevan, Armenia, TRT Haber reports, citing the airline's...
armenpress.am
September 30, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Though there have been Yerevan-Istanbul for decades, that the Turkish national flag carrier will now join them on the Armenia route is quite something. Another sign of welcome progress in normalisation efforts.
Turkish Airlines to launch regular flights to Armenia armenpress.am/en/article/1...
Turkish Airlines to launch regular flights to Armenia armenpress.am/en/article/1...
Five years after the Second Karabakh War, Armenians and Azerbaijanis still need to see each other differently. Beyond politics and war, authentic visuals depicting ordinary lives could help foster peace and understanding. My latest.
www.commonspace.eu/opinion/five...
www.commonspace.eu/opinion/five...
Five Years Later, Armenians and Azerbaijanis Need to See Each Other Differently
This Saturday marks the fifth anniversary of the Second Karabakh War. To be honest, and personally speaking, it had always seemed the continuation of the first waged between Armenia and Azerbaijan in ...
www.commonspace.eu
September 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Five years after the Second Karabakh War, Armenians and Azerbaijanis still need to see each other differently. Beyond politics and war, authentic visuals depicting ordinary lives could help foster peace and understanding. My latest.
www.commonspace.eu/opinion/five...
www.commonspace.eu/opinion/five...
Symbolism Meets Realpolitik in Armenia-Türkiye Normalization Efforts www.commonspace.eu/opinion/symb...
Symbolism Meets Realpolitik in Armenia-Türkiye Normalization Efforts
The prospect of peace in the South Caucasus may finally be within reach. Following the high-profile meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at th...
www.commonspace.eu
September 21, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Symbolism Meets Realpolitik in Armenia-Türkiye Normalization Efforts www.commonspace.eu/opinion/symb...
Armenia Reboots From Soviet-Era Tech to AI Hub www.turancenter.org/analysis/arm... #NVIDIA
Turan Research Center | Armenia Reboots From Soviet-Era Tech to AI Hub
Armenia’s Soviet-era past, U.S. technological know-how, and a globally connected diaspora are converging to give the small, landlocked republic a rare chance to leapfrog into the next phase of digital...
www.turancenter.org
September 21, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Armenia Reboots From Soviet-Era Tech to AI Hub www.turancenter.org/analysis/arm... #NVIDIA
"Next year’s parliamentary elections in Armenia will not focus on the economy or other domestic issues, but rather on […] relations with its neighbours."
Despite disillusionment, Pashinyan favourite to win crucial 2026 vote in Armenia www.commonspace.eu/analysis/des...
Despite disillusionment, Pashinyan favourite to win crucial 2026 vote in Armenia www.commonspace.eu/analysis/des...
Despite disillusionment, Pashinyan favourite to win crucial 2026 vote in Armenia
Next year’s parliamentary elections in Armenia will not focus on the economy or other domestic issues, but rather on the country’s place in the surrounding region and relations with its neighbours. Pr...
www.commonspace.eu
September 6, 2025 at 8:24 AM
"Next year’s parliamentary elections in Armenia will not focus on the economy or other domestic issues, but rather on […] relations with its neighbours."
Despite disillusionment, Pashinyan favourite to win crucial 2026 vote in Armenia www.commonspace.eu/analysis/des...
Despite disillusionment, Pashinyan favourite to win crucial 2026 vote in Armenia www.commonspace.eu/analysis/des...
"The exchange was almost comical, but revealed something deeper. Three decades of conflict had turned former neighbours into strangers."
People-to-People Contact Remains Absent in Armenia–Azerbaijan Normalisation www.commonspace.eu/opinion/peop...
People-to-People Contact Remains Absent in Armenia–Azerbaijan Normalisation www.commonspace.eu/opinion/peop...
People-to-People Contact Remains Absent in Armenia–Azerbaijan Normalisation
“You must be glad to be here,” the bartender told my friend, a journalist for a major international media outlet just arrived that evening in Yerevan from Baku via Tbilisi. He raised an eyebrow in res...
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August 26, 2025 at 10:52 AM
"The exchange was almost comical, but revealed something deeper. Three decades of conflict had turned former neighbours into strangers."
People-to-People Contact Remains Absent in Armenia–Azerbaijan Normalisation www.commonspace.eu/opinion/peop...
People-to-People Contact Remains Absent in Armenia–Azerbaijan Normalisation www.commonspace.eu/opinion/peop...