Artsakh Tourism Backlash: Marriott Bonvoy has dropped a 14-hour “genocide-tourism” package that promoted visits to Shusha and Stepanakert after a five-day international campaign led by ANCA and partners, following criticism that the offer normalized the ethnic cleansing of Artsakh’s Armenians. Railway & Russia Dispute: Armenia’s PM Nikol Pashinyan said Yerevan could seek international arbitration over the South Caucasus Railway concession, warning Armenia may demand compensation if terms change, while Russian Railways signaled it would seek reimbursement for investments. Government Transition: Pashinyan’s cabinet formally resigned on Aug. 2 as required by procedure after the new parliament convened, with the president appointing him again as prime minister. Trade Diversification: Armenia agreed with Georgia to restart fish exports as Russia tightens veterinary and other import curbs on Armenian products. Turkey Normalization: Ruben Rubinyan said full Armenia-Türkiye normalization is “very close,” but expects Ankara to deliver on the border-opening agreement for third-country and diplomatic passport holders. EAEU Pressure Point: Pashinyan reiterated that unresolved disputes with Russia could mark the “beginning of the end” for the Eurasian Economic Union, as trade frictions deepen.