To an Italian journalist, the duduk sounds like grief, distilled through a century of Armenian loss. But is that something an audience recognizes, or a meaning that recent history has carved into the wood? This reported journey through Armenia's most iconic instrument explores the difference between what it carries and what listeners bring to it.
Beyond its abandoned factories and Soviet industrial past, Vanadzor is home to a small but thriving community of artists and artisans. Isaac Stephenson meets the craftspeople whose work is quietly reshaping the identity of Armenia's often-overlooked third city.
What happens when a shared language becomes a source of distance rather than belonging? Lori Ishilian explores the invisible border between Eastern and Western Armenian and the questions of identity, home and acceptance it reveals.
One year on, the Washington Accords have achieved something Armenia was unable to secure on its own over the past two decades: peace on the ground. Nerses Kopalyan examines how the Accords have deepened ties with the United States, accelerated Armenia's technological development and enhanced its security environment.
After Armenia's elections, Moscow has responded with demands, warnings and new trade restrictions rather than congratulations. As pressure from Russia mounts, Armenia faces a defining question: return to old dependencies or continue pursuing a more independent and diversified foreign policy.
As Armenia seeks to retain talent and build a competitive workforce, recruitment practices matter more than ever. Sona Gevorgyan examines the challenges facing job seekers, from poor communication to unpaid assignments, and argues for a more transparent and respectful hiring culture.
Behind every polished startup pitch are difficult questions, uncomfortable feedback and constant iteration. A visit to Seaside Startup Summit in Lake Sevan reveals what mentors wish founders understood, and why building a successful startup is far harder than it looks.
Armenia's ratification of the Nagoya Protocol and its role as host of COP17 place the country at the center of a global debate over who controls genetic resources, biodiversity and the benefits derived from nature. Davit Khachatryan explains.
Հայկական անօդաչու թռչող սարքերի զարգացման ուղուն, կարողություններին ու արդյունավետությանն անդրադարձող հոդվածի ՁայնաԳիրը։
Why do we turn celebrities, influencers and political leaders into modern-day gods? Sheila Paylan explores the psychology of hero worship, personality cults and our willingness to surrender critical thinking in exchange for admiration and belonging.
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