Armenians head to the polls on June 7. The election outcome will affect not just domestic governance, but Armenia’s geopolitical orientation going forward, with consequences for the peace process with Azerbaijan and wider stability across the South Caucasus.

It’s time for Yerevan to build a lasting regional peace for the Armenia that is, not the one imagined by the religious authorities.

In tilting too far in favor of Armenia, Russia risks losing its longstanding influence over Azerbaijan.