Ep. 326: The Week in Review (14.03.25)

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of March 14: Armenia and Azerbaijan conclude peace talks; the European Parliament calls for immediate, unconditional release of Armenian POWs and officials held in Baku; U.S. Christian leaders urge Trump to advocate for Armenian Christians detained by Azerbaijan and more.

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It Has to Be Said: Another Inflection Point

It Has to Be Said: Another Inflection Point

Azerbaijan’s trials of former Artsakh officials are a grotesque display of autocratic legalism: political theater masquerading as justice. With blatant procedural violations and no international oversight, these trials are a tool of humiliation, retribution and political coercion.

After the Velvet, Nerses Kopalyan

After the Velvet…

Despite the impossible security and geopolitical environment, the continuing sense of fragility and uncertainty, Armenia
has made significant strides since the Velvet Revolution. However, if it is to succeed, it must transcend the politics of negation and fulfill the promise of an open future.
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Wool & Leather

SALT, EVN Report’s new lifestyle section, aims to provide a refreshing and uplifting space for readers in Armenia and the diaspora. Through stories that inspire cultural pride, healing and global connection, SALT offers a moment to pause and celebrate Armenia’s vibrant spirit.

The February issue of SALT explores the intersections of heritage, craftsmanship and resilience. From a quiet revolution in Armenian fashion and the struggle of local brands competing against global giants to the evolution of traditions among Armenian women from the Middle East and the power of art and storytelling as acts of defiance, these stories examine identity, creativity, and forces that are shaping Armenian culture across generations and borders.

Babo: A Tale of Hope

Babo: A Tale of Hope

Astrid Kamalyan’s debut children’s book, “Bábo: A Tale of Armenian Rug-Washing Day”, inspired by her
ancestral home in Artsakh, celebrates heritage, identity, and the purity of childhood joy. In the wake of its loss, her story transforms into an act of defiance—a testament to memory, resilience and the enduring power of storytelling.
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Ladies Who “Shirket”

Shirkets, once economic cooperatives in Lebanese refugee camps, have evolved into social networks for Armenian
women across the Middle East. Gaya Balian explores their origins, transformation, and enduring role in fostering community, solidarity, and mutual support across generations and geographies.
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One Year Down, Sheila Paylan

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Beyond Borders

Art Speak

Christopher Atamian, Unheimlich: Nina Katchadourian (Re)Orders the World

Ep. 326: The Week in Review (14.03.25)

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of March 14: Armenia and Azerbaijan conclude peace talks; the European Parliament calls for immediate, unconditional release of Armenian POWs and officials held in Baku; U.S. Christian leaders urge Trump to advocate for Armenian Christians detained by Azerbaijan and more.

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EVN Security Report

Towards an Early Warning System: Anticipating Threats and Preparing for Attacks

Armenia faces a complex security landscape, from immediate physical threats posed by Azerbaijan to multi-layered hybrid attacks. In this month’s security report, Nerses Kopalyan examines how Armenia is developing an advanced early warning system to shift from a reactive to a proactive defense strategy, leveraging information processing, intelligence, technology and strategic forecasting.

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Why Aliyev Thinks He Has to Attack Armenia Soon

Why Aliyev Thinks He Has to Attack Armenia Soon

Ilham Aliyev considers the new regional balance of power his greatest geopolitical success and the preservation of this power disparity with Armenia his highest priority. As Armenia rearms and seeks to develop deterrence capacity, Aliyev deems this a threat to his grand strategy, thus heightening the probability of strategic strikes against Armenia.

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EVN Security Report: November 2024

EVN Security Report: November 2024

Looking at the emerging contours of the Trump Doctrine and its implications for the South Caucasus, Nerses Kopalyan examines competing policy orientations within Trump's incoming administration and how these will shape U.S. engagement with Armenia amid broader global and geopolitical priorities.

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Re-coding Our Emotional Memory, Ella Kanegarian-Berberian

Re-coding Our Emotional Memory

While delving into the collective emotional response triggered each September by recent traumatic events in
Armenia, Ella Kanegarian-Berberian explores the potential for healing through representation. Using the biopic “The Other Side of the Medal”—which tells the story of weightlifting champion Nazik Avdalyan—it reflects on the importance of overcoming grief and loss.
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Up Close & Personal With Molly Crabapple

Up Close & Personal With Molly Crabapple

Molly Crabapple is an award-winning animator and writer, she has pioneered a new genre of live-illustrated journalism. Her reportage spans global issues, from Occupy Wall Street to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. With Jon Lee Anderson, Molly opens up about her beginning as an artist and activist and her very own creative processes.

Up Close & Personal With Alia Malek

Up Close & Personal With Alia Malek

Alia Malek is a journalist, author and former civil rights lawyer whose work has appeared
in The New York Times, Foreign Policy, The New Yorker, the Nation, the Christian Science Monitor and other publications. In April 2011, Alia moved to Damascus, Syria and wrote anonymously for several outlets from inside the country as it began to disintegrate. She is the author of “The Home That Was Our Country” about the many places Syrians have gone (including Armenia), winning the Hiett Prize in the Humanities (2016).
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Panel Discussion: Resilience, Whole of Society

Panel Discussion: Resilience, Whole of Society

When surrounded by aggressive neighbors, smaller democratic states evolve by integrating their social and governmental
structures into a comprehensive security system, bolstering their resilience. This panel, which includes representatives from the business community, IT sector, civil society and academia looks at the mechanisms through which societal structures can be mobilized and harnessed to increase resiliency both during times of peace and amid security threats.
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