They’re on crosswalks, building facades, phone cases, and tote bags. Armenian rug patterns are everywhere this summer, except on actual rugs. As the centuries-old craft of rug making disappears, Kyle Khandikian asks whether celebrating the symbol has come at the expense of preserving the tradition itself.
Democracies are judged not only by those who govern, but also by the strength of those who challenge them. Reflecting on Armenia’s 2026 parliamentary election, Armine Bagiyan argues that building a credible, constructive opposition is essential to the country’s democratic consolidation.
Against the backdrop of Yerevan’s wine festival, Mikayel Zolyan explores the anxieties and hopes of post-election Armenia, the challenge of Russian interference, the responsibilities of citizenship, and what it means to shape the country’s future rather than simply watch it unfold.
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