In this week’s Insights, Eric Hacopian analyses Prime Minister Pashinyan’s remarks at the Paris Peace Forum on Armenia–Turkey relations and possible EU membership. He also discusses the arrest and release of prominent defense attorney Aleksandr Kochubayev, and reflects on the sainthood of Archbishop Maloyan at the Vatican — questioning what these events reveal about Armenia’s politics.

Explainer: How many votes Armenia needs to adopt a new constitution

Parliament speaker urges opposition to let voters decide on new constitution

What triggered the major brawl in Armenia’s parliament?

Pashinyan’s risky bet on constitutional change and peace with Azerbaijan

Russia sentences Armenian national to 9½ years over social media comments

The movement to bring Israel and Armenia closer
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