The wounds from the horrific 44 Day War and Artsakh's ethnic cleansing by Azerbaijan are still raw. But one thing is clear: to break the vicious cycle eroding our foundations for over a century, we must embrace a path of collective reflection, healing and renewal. Could art—contemporary and historical—possibly show us the way?
In response to France’s criticism of Azerbaijan’s coercive tactics against Armenia and the deepening France-Armenia partnership, Baku has escalated its information warfare against Paris. Sossi Tatikyan examines how Azerbaijan exploits anti-colonial narratives against France among Sub-Saharan African nations.
Russia and Azerbaijan's failure to uphold key commitments in the November 9 trilateral statement, which ended the 2020 Artsakh War, resulted in the ethnic cleansing of Nagorno-Karabakh's Armenian population. Four years on, one particular article continues to fuel tensions in the region.
A recent resurgence of inflammatory rhetoric and aggressive propaganda against Armenians by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, accompanied by a firm rejection of peaceful dialogue, raise significant concerns for stability in the South Caucasus. Tatevik Hayrapetyan explains.
Yerevan’s WCIT 2024 highlighted Armenia’s growing role in the global tech community, focusing on AI and ethics. While panels on governance and medical innovation drew interest, high ticket prices and competing events tempered the buzz around Armenia’s emerging potential as a tech hub.
Reflecting on the persistence of nepotism in Armenia, Sheila Paylan argues for the adoption of a genuine meritocracy, where qualifications and competence are valued above personal connections, to ensure equal opportunities and effective leadership.
Armenia's premier tech expo, DigiTec 2024, highlighted the nation's dynamic startup ecosystem and innovations in fintech, education and AI. With new features like Startup Alley and DigiInvest, the event underscored Armenia’s growing role in global technology. Mathew Zein explains.
Embarking on a journey through Armenia, Daniel Tahmazyan blends personal reflections with historical and cultural insights. From sacred monasteries to forgotten villages, he explores the rugged beauty, spiritual depth, and enduring connection to homeland.
The Trump administration’s response to the 2020 war reflected a blend of traditional U.S. neutrality as a mediator and Trump's characteristic populist rhetoric, which appeared partly aimed at appealing to Armenian-American voters during the U.S. presidential election campaign that year.
There is nothing like thoughts of war to make one appreciate the extraordinary privilege of getting out on a sunny October weekend and being presented with an infinite array of cultural events in a bustling town like Yerevan. If the past few years have taught us anything, it is not to take these vital pleasures for granted. Tomorrow we may easily be denied that opportunity.
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