Statecraft & Governance
From access to American weapons systems, to implementation of TRIPP, to cooperation on critical minerals, the agreements signed during U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit represents a new stage in U.S.-Armenia relations. Nerses Kopalyan examines their security significance and writes that it was a recognition by Washington that Armenia’s security and stability have become increasingly important components of its regional policy.
State of Play
With Nerses Kopalyan and Maria Titizian
In this episode of “State of Play”, Maria Titizian speaks with Nerses Kopalyan about the strategic implications of the election result and the road ahead; Russia’s muted response to the elections; what Pashinyan’s renewed mandate means for the peace process with Azerbaijan; growing U.S.-Armenia partnership, and the strategic choices Yerevan will face over the next four years as it seeks to balance relations with the West while maintaining working ties with Russia and the Eurasian Economic Union.
Politics
Armenia’s Next Democratic Challenge: Building a Credible Opposition
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.
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Armenia’s New Army: Diversification, Rearmament and the Military Balance
The May 28 military parade in Yerevan was more than a showcase of new weapons. It revealed the contours of Armenia’s emerging “new army”, one built on diversified international partnerships, expanding domestic defense production and a determined effort to adapt to a transformed regional security landscape. In this in-depth analysis, Sossi Tatikyan examines what these changes mean for Armenia’s evolving military balance and regional security.
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Mikayel Zolyan
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.
Armenia After the Election: Beyond Old Divides
In the wake of Armenia’s parliamentary elections, K.M. Greg Sarkissian reflects on the deep divisions shaping debate in both the homeland and the diaspora. Rather than questioning one another’s patriotism, he argues, Armenians must find ways to bridge differences and build consensus around the country’s future.
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The Women They Refuse to See
Who does the work that keeps Armenia’s institutions functioning? Ahead of the parliamentary elections, Davit Khachatryan examines the disconnect between the women who sustain public life and the political class that claims to represent it.
Read moreElections
EVN Report’s fourth and final pre-election survey shows continued gains for Civil Contract, improving public perceptions of the economy and the country’s direction, and rising approval ratings for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Meanwhile, opposition forces remain fragmented as Armenian voters head to the polls.
Armenia Votes 2026: Live Updates
As Armenians head to the polls in the country’s first regularly scheduled parliamentary election since 2017, EVN Report brings you live updates and key developments throughout a vote that will shape Armenia’s political future.
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Voting for Parliament: Cutting Through the Clutter
As voters navigate a crowded and polarized electoral landscape, political scientist Yevgenya Paturyan argues for a calmer, more thoughtful approach to voting, one that considers not only who can win, but who deserves representation.
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Armenia’s Youth Political Vacuum
Nearly a decade after the mass mobilization of the Velvet Revolution, young voters feel increasingly disillusioned ahead of this week’s parliamentary elections. Luan Rogers reports from Yerevan.
Read moreEnvironment
As Yerevan prepares to welcome the world’s largest biodiversity summit, an investigation reveals a stark contradiction: Armenia remains a key transit point for endangered wildlife. Mariam Tashchyan traces the legal, commercial and institutional failures enabling the trade to persist.
News Watch
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party has secured a parliamentary majority and a third consecutive term after Armenia’s highest-turnout election since 2018. While international observers described the vote as free, fair and well administered, opposition parties have vowed to challenge the results and several recount requests are underway.
Raw & Unfiltered
For generations, Armenians in the diaspora have been told that returning to the homeland is a duty. But what if the stronger case for Armenia is not sacrifice, obligation or identity alone, but the possibility of building a meaningful life in a place that offers connection, opportunity and belonging?
Economy
Russia’s latest trade restrictions on Armenian goods have exposed the risks of economic dependence at a pivotal political moment. As Moscow turns commerce into a geopolitical weapon, Armenia faces mounting pressure to diversify its markets and accelerate its integration with Europe.
Creative Tech
Armenia’s Long-Awaited High-Tech Strategy Takes Shape
Armenia has finally unveiled a long-awaited strategy for developing its high-tech sector. Ani Toroyan examines the draft's strengths, shortcomings and whether it offers a clear roadmap for turning the country's tech ambitions into long-term innovation and economic growth.
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Inside Plug and Play Armenia: What Local Startups Can Expect
Plug and Play’s arrival in Armenia is about more than adding another startup accelerator to the ecosystem. It represents a new model of mentorship, global connectivity and founder development, challenging local startups to think bigger, move faster and build with international markets in mind.
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Translating the World Through Photography
For more than 18 years, Giles Clarke, a visual storyteller, has documented conflict, displacement and survival, telling stories from the frontlines of human experience. In this conversation with EVN Report’s Roubina Margossian, he explores how corporate takeovers and misinformation have reshaped the media landscape, and reflects on the tenacity, drive and obsession needed for a photojournalist to survive.
Read moreLIFESTYLE
Summertime
It’s summertime in Armenia, and living is easy. This issue is bursting at its seams with content on what to do, where to eat, how to find joy, all while keeping the little ones in your life entertained during the 14 hours of sunlight. Set sail in Sevan, find your sourdough, grab a seat at Twelve Tables, weave your own Armenian carpet, ship your kids off to camp, just don’t forget the SPF.
