The Heroes and Villains of Armenia
2018-08-12
A journey into the recent but forgotten chapters of Armenia’s history to better understand who its true heroes and villains are.Continue Reading
Amulsar Protests: The Perils of Mob Rule and the Impending Damage Awaiting Armenia
2018-06-27
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
Geopolitical Implications of Erdogan’s Victory for Armenia
2018-06-25
Ara Yetian argues Erdogan’s election victory ensures marginalization of Pan-Turkic ideology, while HDP maintains its place in parliament.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
Yes or No? Why Armenian Democracy Would Benefit from Parliamentarism
2015-12-04
Would Armenian democracy benefit under a parliamentary system or should it remain as a presidential system?Continue Reading
No, Russia Does Not Want War in Nagorno-Karabakh
2015-10-19
Pietro Shakarian responds to Richard Giragosian’s piece in Al-Jazeera claiming that Russia wants war in Nagorno-Karabakh.Continue Reading
After #ElectricYerevan, Attempt to Revive Protests (VIDEO)
2015-09-02
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.Continue Reading
What Armenia Stands to Gain from Iran’s Nuclear Deal
2015-07-14
The Iranian government has finally struck a nuclear deal with the six world powers. Here’s what it means for Armenia.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
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
How Azerbaijan’s Oil Boom – and Impending Bust – Affects Armenia
2015-04-09
Awash in oil money, Azerbaijan has forced Armenia into an arms race. When will the oil bubble burst?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
One-State Solution: Unite Armenia and Artsakh
2015-02-19
Aram Hovasapyan says Armenia and Artsakh should be united.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
The Gyumri Massacre: What Is and Isn’t Happening
2015-01-20
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. Continue Reading
Why Armenia Chose the Eurasian Economic Union
2014-12-03
Armenia had a choice between signing the European Union Association Agreement and joining the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union. They went with Russia. Continue Reading
Azerbaijan Military Shoots Down Unarmed Armenian Helicopter
2014-11-12
In an unprovoked attack, Azerbaijan shot down an unarmed Armenian military helicopter that was flying over Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) Republic territory.Continue 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
Young Turks Group to Host Event at Columbia University [UPDATED]
2014-04-21
Columbia University playing host to a group named after the genocidal Young Turks. Continue Reading
Armenian Activists in Sacramento: ANCA-WR #AdvocacyDay 2014
2014-04-09
Coverage of the 2014 ANCA-WR Advocacy Day in Sacramento, California. 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
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
Corruption in Armenia: Not What You Think
2013-11-25
Policy Forum Armenia published a report nominally concerned with elucidating the state of corruption in Armenia but it is a weak and unscrupulous effort.Continue Reading
CivilNet Gets It Woefully Wrong
2013-11-06
I’ve recently been informed that my commentary is “ridiculous” because I am not currently in Armenia starting a revolution. But in my world, which happens to exist outside of the “why don’t you go [fill in the blank]” kindergarten playground of discussions, I believe I am free to comment on things thatContinue Reading
An Abridged Analysis of the PFA and its Recent Report
2010-09-17
Policy Forum Armenia publishes a superficial report on Armenia-Diaspora based on ample conjecture and little actual research.Continue Reading