Can Armenia’s Political Truce Last?
Early elections and a new chief-of-staff unlikely to resolve ongoing crisis.
5 Apr 21
Early elections and a new chief-of-staff unlikely to resolve ongoing crisis.
Leader condemns army interference after military chiefs demand his resignation.
Resentment of their presence is deeply connected with historical memories of occupation.
Hi-tech weapon systems bought with oil revenue ultimately tipped the balance.
Escalations shows that any short-term progress towards peace remains unlikely.
State encouraging more female participation in country’s military.
Former US general praises army’s capacity and “absolutely superior” soldiers.
Access to benefits is a key incentive to undertake perilous military service.
Recent strikes led by special ops teams deemed a success.