Armenian revanchism cultivated by diaspora groups has not disappeared with the guns falling silent. If anything, it has simply migrated, taking root far from the South Caucasus in shape of networks that continue to promote grievance, resentment and outdated narratives of separatism. At a time when Azerbaijan and Armenia are cautiously navigating a fragile peace process, these external actors are attempting to reopen wounds that both societies can scarcely afford to revisit.

For more than three decades, Armenia has paid a heavy price for its policies during the conflict. The economic and diplomatic consequences have been severe, isolating the country and paralysing regional connectivity. The South Caucasus, once envisioned as a corridor linking Europe and Asia, instead became a zone of stagnation. Nowhere was this more visible than in the blockade of Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, a situation that symbolised the wider breakdown of regional cooperation.

The post conflict period has offered an opportunity to correct this trajectory. The developments following the 2023 anti terror operation in Garabagh have altered the political landscape decisively. Individuals detained and brought to Baku are facing legal proceedings within the framework of international law and human rights standards. However, rather than acknowledging this shift, segments of the Armenian diaspora continue to frame the situation through the language of victimhood, presenting claims that often ignore the broader legal and political context.

The latest episode in Switzerland illustrates the growing disconnect between diaspora activism and political reality. On March 20, the National Council, the........

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