Podcast

Kremlin’s New Point Man on Armenia

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of May 2: The Kremlin has a new point man on Armenia to ensure the “implementation” of Russia’s state interests; another non-combat death in the military; Armenian forces take part in NATO drills in Georgia and more.
Ep. 308: The Week in Review (01.11.24)

Ep. 308: The Week in Review (01.11.24)

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of November 1: Armenia to host UN Biodiversity Conference COP17 in 2026; ruling Civil Contract Party nominates Srbuhi Galyan for Justice Minister; nine opposition activists detained on suspicion of possessing weapons and more.

Hrant Khachatrian: Armenia’s AI Research Landscape

Hrant Khachatrian, founder and director of YerevaNN, a machine learning research lab, joins us to discuss the lab’s various research directions and their strategic importance for Armenia. Currently, YerevaNN focuses on machine learning applications in chemistry and robotics. Hrant explained how each of these areas fits within the global AI research landscape and why Armenia has the potential to be competitive in them. Finally, we discussed Armenia’s recent acquisition of a GPU-based supercomputer and how it will support the goal of establishing a competitive AI research environment in Armenia.

Ep. 307: The Week in Review (25.10.24)

Ep. 307: The Week in Review (25.10.24)

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of October 25: Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan meet on the sidelines of the BRIC summit; Armenia and Azerbaijan ratify regulations governing joint border commissions; a senior U.S. official delivers a letter from President Joe Biden to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and more.

Ep. 306: The Week in Review (18.10.24)

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of October 18: Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan is in Turkey participating in the 3+3 format; crime rates in Armenia are up according to the Minister of Internal Affairs; Internet is free in Armenia according to a new Freedom House report; EU gives Armenia the greenlight to participate in EU peacekeeping missions and more.

Ep. 305: The Week in Review (11.10.24)

Ep. 305: The Week in Review (11.10.24)

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of October 11: Russian border guards to withdraw from checkpoint at Armenia-Iran crossing starting January 1, 2025; Armenia’s Government submits regulation governing joint operations of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border commissions to parliament for ratification; Armenia’s Anti-corruption Court is investigating several new cases of illegally acquired property by former officials and more.

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