More than three years into Russia’s invasion, Kyiv has adapted to the rhythms of war. Resistance has faded into daily routine, yet the consequences of this conflict still ripple far beyond Ukraine, including into the South Caucasus.
Azerbaijani activist Bahruz Samadov was imprisoned for his pro-peace stance. In this open letter, Sheila Paylan highlights the brutal cost of dissent under Azerbaijan’s authoritarian regime and the moral failure of silence in the face of repression.
A critical reflection on Armenia’s national pavilions at the 2025 Triennale Milano and Venice Biennale of Architecture, Maria Gunko explores how they navigate themes of heritage, technology and everyday architecture, offering contrasting visions of authenticity, identity and the politics of representation.
Russia’s recent diplomatic push in the South Caucasus revealed more strain than strength. Olesya Vartanyan’s analysis unpacks Moscow’s faltering influence in Armenia and Azerbaijan as the region edges further from its traditional power center.
Baku and Yerevan have declared their negotiations over, a moment that should, in theory, mark a diplomatic milestone. Yet the actual signing and implementation of a peace agreement remains elusive, if not outright uncertain. With the process stalled in an ambiguous interim phase, this new reality necessitates a careful assessment of the risks and uncertainties defining this transitional period.
Silicon Valley’s success is driven by a combination of talent, capital and culture. Raffi Kassarjian explains how Armenia can apply these principles to boost its own tech ecosystem, highlighting local strengths, growing investment and the importance of global connections.
In a world increasingly shaped by propaganda, disinformation, and spectacle-driven politics, staying awake, both literally and figuratively, has never been more critical. In this month’s column, Sheila Paylan explores the urgency of reclaiming reality in an era of digital illusions.
Maria Gunko explores the city’s transformation after dark, where familiar spaces shift, new rhythms emerge, and urban night pulses with secrecy, revelry and uncertainty. From hidden bars to shadow economies, it captures the mystery, intimacy and contradictions of Yerevan’s nocturnal self.
Georgia’s leadership continues to tighten its grip on the ongoing protests, fueling suspicions that the country is drifting toward an authoritarian model similar to Azerbaijan. Armenia remains one of the few regional allies still willing to engage with Tbilisi’s embattled government.
Nina Katchadourian’s art playfully reorders the world, creating alternate meanings from everyday objects. Her projects, from rearranged book titles to self-portraits in airplane lavatories, challenge our perception of categories, identity and representation, blending humor with deep intellectual curiosity.
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