As Armenia heads toward parliamentary elections on 7 June, the country's relationship with Azerbaijan is emerging as one of the defining issues of the campaign, with analysts and international observers highlighting the role of regional politics in shaping voters’ mindsets.
While economic and domestic concerns remain central to the race, questions surrounding security, peace negotiations and Armenia's future regional positioning have increasingly moved into the spotlight.
Global voices weigh in
Several international publications have recently examined how changing dynamics in the South Caucasus are influencing Armenia's political landscape.
According to Forbes, Russian political analyst Sergey Markedonov argued that recent developments in the region have altered the balance of influence in favour of Azerbaijan.
Italian publication Ore 12 said Armenia currently lacks a clear external security guarantor, pointing to what it described as the limited effectiveness of international security mechanisms in the South Caucasus.
Romanian newspaper Cotidianul linked the election campaign directly to the ongoing peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The publication noted that a final peace agreement has yet to be signed and that constitutional reforms remain among the issues being discussed.
The issue has also become a point of contention within Armenia's domestic political arena.
Opposition figures have accused Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his government of making excessive concessions in negotiations with Baku, while supporters of the current approach argue that a comprehensive peace agreement could bring long-term stability and economic opportunities.
With the elections just days away, the current debate among voters reflects broader questions over how the country should navigate its security challenges and regional relationships following major geopolitical changes in recent years.As campaigning enters its final days, analysts say the future of Armenia's relations with Azerbaijan is likely to remain a central theme in political discussions, with the outcome of the election potentially shaping the next phase of the peace process and regional diplomacy.
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