Tatul Hakobyan
Tatul Hakobyan is an Armenian journalist, political analyst, and author specializing in the South Caucasus, Armenian-Turkish relations, and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. A longtime correspondent and columnist for outlets including CivilNet, Aztag, and Aliq Media, he is known for his in-depth historical and geopolitical analysis. Hakobyan is also the author of several books on Armenian history and regional politics, including View from Ararat and Valley of Death: 44-Day Disaster.
Key Topics
- 2026 Parliamentary Elections— The June 2026 Armenian parliamentary elections, the parties competing, campaign dynamics, electoral integrity concerns, and the stakes for Armenian democracy.
- Armenia-India Relations— The growing strategic and defense partnership between Armenia and India, positioned as a counterweight to the Turkey-Pakistan-Azerbaijan axis.
- Armenia-NATO Relations— Armenia's relationship with NATO, including military exercises, interoperability programs, and the debate over whether deeper ties are feasible or desirable.
- Armenia-Russia Relations— Armenia's strategic partnership with Russia, CSTO membership, and the complicated relationship under Pashinyan as Moscow's influence waned after 2020.
- Armenia-US Relations— U.S.-Armenia relations, including USAID programs, defense cooperation talks, Armenian-American lobby efforts, and Washington's South Caucasus policy.