After #ElectricYerevan, Attempt to Revive Protests (VIDEO)
A few protesters, led by Vaghinak Shushanyan, tried to regain the momentum of #ElectricYerevan by rushing into oncoming traffic on Baghramyan Avenue, trying to “occupy” it.
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What Armenia Stands to Gain from Iran’s Nuclear Deal
The Iranian government has finally struck a nuclear deal with the six world powers. Here’s what it means for Armenia.
What is #ElectricYerevan?
A massive protest against an increase in the rate of electricity has led to a movement dubbed #ElectricYerevan. We explain what’s happening.
Manufacturing Clichés: Turk-Hating Armenians and Genocide Obsession
Meline Toumani and Arman Grigoryan write opinion pieces about topics they know little about and create clichés – one of a genocide-obsessed people and another of the Turk-hating Armenian – that they then attack to prove their foregone conclusions.
How Azerbaijan’s Oil Boom – and Impending Bust – Affects Armenia
Awash in oil money, Azerbaijan has forced Armenia into an arms race. When will the oil bubble burst?
ISIS Is Behaving Like Azerbaijan in Cultural Destruction Frenzy
The ultra-radical terrorist group ISIS is taking a page out of Azerbaijan’s book in its senseless destruction of historical and cultural monuments.
One-State Solution: Unite Armenia and Artsakh
Aram Hovasapyan says Armenia and Artsakh should be united.
Who Got Beat Up in Berdzor? A Look at PreParliament
Fringe group PreParliament was attacked by the police in Berdzor. Who are they?
Amal Clooney: Turkey’s PR Nightmare
Armenia’s brilliant decision to include Amal Clooney on the legal team arguing in the Perincek v. Switzerland case has created a PR nightmare for Turkey.
The Gyumri Massacre: What Is and Isn’t Happening
In a country that enjoys relative security and has the lowest murder rate in the region, the Gyumri massacre in Armenia has raised a multitude of questions.