Tag: EVN Report

July 28, 2026
It Has to Be Said: Non-Combat Deaths

It Has to Be Said: Non-Combat Deaths

In this episode of “It Has to Be Said”, Maria Titizian examines the issue of non-combat deaths in Armenia's Armed Forces. While every military experiences such tragedies, the real question is whether they are treated as unavoidable or as preventable failures that demand accountability, institutional reform and meaningful change. As Armenia rebuilds its military in the aftermath of war and the loss of Artsakh, strengthening the institution is about far more than acquiring new weapons; it also requires transparency, oversight and a commitment to protecting the lives of those who serve.

July 28, 2026
Nothing Taken for Granted

Nothing Taken for Granted

Music in Kapan, a wedding, Vardavar and encounters with strangers become part of a journey both outward and inward. Returning to Armenia, Kristi Rendahl reflects on joy, loss, friendship and the unexpected moments that can bring the fragmented pieces of a life together.

July 27, 2026
It’s Not Just Salads

It’s Not Just Salads

Once limited to salads and side dishes, vegan dining in Armenia is quietly expanding. New restaurants, cafés and bakeries are proving that plant-based food isn't about restriction, it's about creating spaces where everyone can enjoy a meal together.

July 24, 2026
Syria and the Levant’s New Fault Lines

Syria and the Levant’s New Fault Lines

Syria has returned to the center of regional diplomacy, emerging as a testing ground for a new balance of power. As Turkey, Israel and other actors compete to shape the post-Assad order, the consequences of this shifting regional architecture extend beyond the Levant to the South Caucasus.

July 23, 2026
Traveling With a Lost Homeland

Traveling With a Lost Homeland

What does travel mean when you can’t return to the one place you most long for? Journeying through Morocco, Siranush Sargsyan finds traces of her lost homeland, Artsakh, in unfamiliar landscapes, traditions and people, revealing how displacement transforms the experience of elsewhere.

July 22, 2026
Why the Creative Class Won’t Save Yerevan

Why the Creative Class Won’t Save Yerevan

Yerevan may be culturally vibrant, but who has the power to shape the city? Heghine Pilosyan examines why artists and intellectuals cannot safeguard its cultural identity alone, as redevelopment, commercial interests and weakened institutions redefine what, and whom, the city is built for.