Birds of a Feather: Donald Trump and Nikol Pashinyan
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
Monthly Macroeconomic Indicators – July 2018
The economic growth rate continues its impressive rate of expansion, though wages and exports fail to keep pace. Continue Reading
The Heroes and Villains of Armenia
A journey into the recent but forgotten chapters of Armenia’s history to better understand who its true heroes and villains are.Continue Reading
The Dangerous Pacifists of the Armenian Highlands
On the dangerous defamation campaign waged against the Armenian Armed Forces under the false pretext of peace.Continue Reading
Tumo Masis: The Sixth Tumo Comes with a French Twist
Tumo Masis will become the sixth branch of the rapidly expanding Tumo program.Continue Reading
Monthly Macroeconomic Indicators – June 2018
Driven by the agriculture and service sectors, the economic growth rate gets back on track, following a dip during the civil disiobidience movement.Continue Reading
A Comprehensive Analysis of the Armenian Tech Industry and its Strategic Implications
Analysis of the political, military, and economic implications of the Armenian tech industry.Continue Reading
Dushman Vardan and the Road to Shushi
The story of Vardan Stepanyan, known by his nom de guerre Dushman Vardan, and his honorable service during Artsakh’s War for Liberation. Continue Reading
Amulsar Protests: The Perils of Mob Rule and the Impending Damage Awaiting Armenia
Mob rule is threatening the Amuslar Gold Mine Project and, if it succeeds, it will have serious economic and political repercussion for Armenia.Continue Reading
Garo Kahkejian: The White Bear And The Crusaders
How Garo Kahkejian, a successful mechanical engineer from Fresno, came to lead the Crusader special forces detachment in the Artsakh Liberation War.Continue Reading
Geopolitical Implications of Erdogan’s Victory for Armenia
Ara Yetian argues Erdogan’s election victory ensures marginalization of Pan-Turkic ideology, while HDP maintains its place in parliament.Continue Reading
Monthly Macroeconomic Indicators – May 2018
Armenian economy continues to grow but at a slower rate than prior to the civic upheaval. Continue Reading
The Nation Today – June 8, 2018
ENA to lower electricity tariff, conscript wounded, and Pavlik Manukyan’s son released.Continue Reading
The Nation Today – June 7, 2018
National Assembly approves government plan, pension reform to be implemented, and elections to be held within year.Continue Reading
The Nation Today – June 6, 2018
Samvel Aleksanyan leaves HHK, major resignations in Artsakh, Sharmazanov discusses Pashinyan government plan, and more. Continue Reading
The Nation Today – June 5, 2018
HHK down to 53 in parliament after high-profile defection, big departure in the judiciary, Masis mayor suspended, and Amulsar protest continues.Continue Reading
The Nation Today – June 4, 2018
Protests continue at Amulsar and in Artsakh, HHK has another couple defections, and police chief boasts about eliminating corruption among his officers – three weeks into his job.Continue Reading
The Nation Today – June 1, 2018
The Defense Ministry wasn’t lying. And snap elections are looking more likely.Continue Reading
The Nation Today – May 31, 2018
New Azerbaijani army posts overlooking Areni, Alex Holding accused of tax fraud, revised positive economic outlook, end of Karabakh Telcom monopoly, and more. Continue Reading
The Nation Today – May 30, 2018
Government severs agreement with billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, former CB chief criticizes pension reform delay, and PM in Georgia.Continue Reading
The Nation Today – May 29, 2018
HHK Shakeup, Russian-Georgian Trade Route, and the Prime Minister’s Regrets.Continue Reading
The Armenite is Reborn
We are happy to announce that today, May 28, 2018, on the 100th anniversary of the rebirth of the Armenian state, The Armenite is being relaunched.Continue Reading
Pop-Up Art in Armenia and the Woman Behind It
Pop-up art galleries – less formal art exhibitions – tend to showcase emerging artists. Anna Gargarian is the woman behind bringing the concept to Armenia.Continue Reading
The Guru of Ebru
Artist Robin Chuter, originally from the UK, speaks to us about his work with ebru art about which he will be presenting at the Hartak Festival 2016.Continue Reading
Hartak Festival 2.0: What’s New in 2016
The Hartak experience-sharing festival kicks off for the second time on June 25-26, 2016, featuring 60 workshops split between four different themes.Continue Reading
Armenia’s Love to Shakespeare by Zabelle Boyajian
April 23, 1916, marked 300 years since William Shakespeare’s death, inspiring one Armenian’s own poetic tribute.Continue Reading
Turkish Denial of Armenian Genocide Has Gone Crazy
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
A policy of appeasement has emboldened Azerbaijan and has increased the likelihood of war.Continue Reading
Armenian Scholarships 2016
Our annual list of Armenian scholarships, grants, and fellowships for 2016.Continue Reading
Love Song by Sayat Nova
The personal life of one of Armenia’s most legendary poets of love may have held more mystery than romance.Continue Reading