The US-Armenia Relationship and the Future of the South Caucasus: A Conversation with Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan

July 2026

In-Person Event

The US-Armenia Relationship and the Future of the South Caucasus: A Conversation with Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan

In-Person Event

Invite Only

July 28, 2026

Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan shakes hands with US Vice President JD Vance at the President’s Residence on February 9, 2026, in Yerevan, Armenia. (Getty Images)

July 2026

In-Person Event

Speakers:

H.E. Narek Mkrtchyan

Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States

As the Trump administration’s Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity initiative reshapes United States engagement in the South Caucasus, Armenia stands at the center of a pivotal diplomatic moment. Ongoing Armenia-Azerbaijan peace negotiations are creating new opportunities for regional stability, with Washington playing an increasingly active role in supporting the process. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s recent electoral victory opens new avenues for cooperation and strengthens the prospects for sustained diplomatic engagement amid these developments. The Caucasus as a whole is emerging as a critical theater for US foreign policy, with Armenia's strategic positioning making it a key partner in the region.

Join Senior Fellow Michael Doran for a candid conversation with H.E. Narek Mkrtchyan, ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States of America as they discuss the developments, challenges, and opportunities defining the US-Armenia relationship.

To request an RSVP, please reach out to Natalie Arbatman at narbatman@hudson.org.

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