Armenian Lives Matter
2020-08-01
Armenians are very active in the Black Lives Matter and other movements at the expense of their own issues, including regular attacks on Armenians.Continue Reading
Official Statements from Around the World About Azerbaijan’s Attack on Armenia
2020-07-17
The statements of Russia, the US, and France, Turkey, Iran, Ukraine, the OSCE, EU, UN, CSTO, and OIC about Azerbaijan’s attacks on Armenia in July 2020.Continue Reading
Investigative Committee Finds Multiple Criminal Violations in Azerbaijani Attacks on Armenia
2020-07-17
As a result of the findings, the Investigative Committee, 30 criminal charges have been announced and are currently being investigated.Continue Reading
Azerbaijan Attacks Armenia’s Civilian Population in Tavush
2020-07-16
Azerbaijani attacks on Armenian civilians wounded a villager and damaged or detroyed a kindgergarten, buildings, infrastructure, and livestock.Continue Reading
Armenian Humanitarian Vehicle Attacked, Destroyed by Azerbaijani Drone
2020-07-16
A vehicle of Armenia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations carrying out a humanitarian mission was attacked by an Azerbaijani drone.Continue Reading
Azerbaijan’s Deputy Defense Minister Visits Turkey Amid Fighting with Armenia
2020-07-16
Azerbaijan’s Ramiz Tahirov and Turkey’s Hulusi Akar discussed the fighting on the Armenia-Azerbaijani border.Continue Reading
Azerbaijan Threatens Nuclear Power Plant at Metsamor with Missile Strike
2020-07-16
Azerbaijan threatens a missile strike against Armenia’s Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant.Continue Reading
Irrelevant Narratives of Peace
2019-12-21
The irrelevant peacebuilding narratives imposed on Armenians ignore reality and make real peace less likely. Continue Reading
In Defense of Closing AGBU Manoukian High School
2019-11-19
Why it was right to close the school, thoughts on the Diaspora issues that led to the decision, and ideas about how to move forward.Continue Reading
Atlantic Council Outfit Botches Hit on Local Armenian Media
2019-05-04
The Digital Forensic Research Lab of the Atlantic Council published a two-part hit piece attacking Armenian media and individuals critical of Nikol Pashinyan.Continue Reading
Birds of a Feather: Donald Trump and Nikol Pashinyan
2019-04-23
US President Donald Trump and Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan might not seem similar but a closer look reveals that they are really birds of a feather.Continue Reading
Turkish Denial of Armenian Genocide Has Gone Crazy
2016-04-21
With a long history, Turkish denial of the Armenian Genocide is nothing new. But as it’s become desperate, it’s also become increasingly crazy.Continue Reading
The OSCE Minsk Group is a Failure
2016-04-03
A policy of appeasement has emboldened Azerbaijan and has increased the likelihood of war.Continue Reading
Virtual Lynch Mob in Post-Referendum Armenia
2015-12-14
Following Armenia’s constitutional referendum, a group of online vigilantes are using Facebook to exact mob justice on alleged fraudsters. Continue Reading
Armenian Constitutional Reform 2015: A Digest (Updated)
2015-12-08
On December 6, 2015, Armenia voted on a constitutional reform which would change it to a parliamentary republic. We cover what happened.Continue Reading
Checkmate: How Serzh Sargsyan Cornered His Foes – and Won
2015-12-05
Approving the proposed changes to the Armenian constitution would be in the best interest of Armenia’s opposition. But, they’re against the reforms. Why?Continue Reading
How to Rip Doing Business in Armenia (While Owning a Successful Business There)
2015-09-01
The co-founder of The Green Bean opines about why he thinks the system is killing small business in Armenia. We take a different perspective. Continue Reading
An Epic Archaeological Dig is Rushing to Excavate a Massive 2,600-Year-Old Cemetery in Armenia
2015-07-30
The necropolis at Teishebaini, a capital of the Kingdom of Urartu, is being excavated in Armenia before the North-South Highway is built. Continue Reading
What is #ElectricYerevan?
2015-06-26
A massive protest against an increase in the rate of electricity has led to a movement dubbed #ElectricYerevan. We explain what’s happening. Continue Reading
What is The Armenite? Our Mission and Our Principles
2015-05-12
We publish the mission and principles of The Armenite after a brief review of its first year.Continue Reading
Manufacturing Clichés: Turk-Hating Armenians and Genocide Obsession
2015-04-22
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.Continue Reading
ISIS Is Behaving Like Azerbaijan in Cultural Destruction Frenzy
2015-02-27
The ultra-radical terrorist group ISIS is taking a page out of Azerbaijan’s book in its senseless destruction of historical and cultural monuments.Continue Reading
Who Got Beat Up in Berdzor? A Look at PreParliament
2015-02-04
Fringe group PreParliament was attacked by the police in Berdzor. Who are they?Continue Reading
Amal Clooney: Turkey’s PR Nightmare
2015-01-28
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. Continue Reading
Book Review: There Was and There Was Not
2014-12-26
Meline Toumani tries, but not hard enough, in her book about Armenian identity and the effects of genocide.Continue Reading
A Note About The Armenite’s Hiatus
2014-08-05
Dear Reader, The Armenite has been on hiatus for a few months and I would like to tell you why. The crux of it has to do with quality. When The Armenite was launched, it was done in pursuit of a higher standard – a pursuit that remains steadfast. ToContinue Reading
Misinformed James Warlick and John Heffern on Artsakh
2014-05-12
Ambassadors James Warlick and John Heffern make erroneous references to Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) in botched attempt at progress. Continue Reading
UN Resolution on Crimea: Why Armenia Voted Against Ukraine – and Did the Right Thing
2014-03-28
Armenia had good reason to vote against Ukraine in the UN Resolution vote on Crimea. We explain why.Continue Reading
Yabanjo’s Ode to Kessab
2014-03-26
Kessab, you are gone and won’t be again. Everyone is angry. Or sad. Perhaps even in disbelief. Why?Continue Reading
Mountain of Stability: Why Armenia is the Region’s Most Stable Country
2014-03-24
Armenia is known for being in a rough neighborhood. What is less known is how Armenia became the most stable country in the region. We take a look.Continue Reading