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