Culture in the Time of Real Estate Wars
Why has the Armenian Government initiated a controversial takeover bid of the Writers' and Artists' Union properties and what does it mean for the wider cultural sector? Vigen Galstyan explains.
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Divided We Fail
In her next piece for “Unleashed”, Sheila Paylan examines the deep divisions within the Armenian nation and questions how such discord can exist when the shared goal is Armenia's protection and prosperity and emphasizes that internal strife weakens collective efforts.EV
Russia’s Soft Exit: Border Guards and Peacekeepers Withdraw
Russian peacekeepers recently withdrew from Nagorno-Karabakh, now under full Azerbaijani control, as did border guards at Armenia’s border with Azerbaijan and Zvartnots, Yerevan’s international airport, symbolizing Russia’s retreat from the South Caucasus.
Reporting for the International Press While Armenian, Part III
Civilian reporting filled the information void left by the absence of international journalists during the blockade and ethnic cleansing in 2023 of the Armenians of Artsakh. Taline Oundjian looks at the benefits and ethical dilemmas, and the importance of local journalists in global reporting.
Manipulation of Anti-Colonial Narratives in French Overseas Territories and Corsica
With the strengthening of the France-Armenia partnership, Baku has escalated hybrid warfare against France, manipulating anti-colonial narratives and inciting unrest in French overseas territories and Corsica, mirroring tactics used by Russia in Sub-Saharan Africa. Sossi Tatikian explains.
Beyond Church or State: Towards a Progressive Opposition
Opposition movements linked to the Church and former regime figures can potentially threaten Armenia's struggling democracy. Garren Jansezian argues that progressive alternatives to both the governing elite and the opposition are needed now more than ever.
Azerbaijan’s and Russia’s Campaign of False Narratives Against the France-Armenia Partnership
The deepening France-Armenia partnership has spurred Azerbaijan’s disinformation campaign against France, escalating into a hybrid war. Sossi Tatikyan debunks these narratives, revealing their striking commonalities with Russian tactics.
Birthday Witch
“Embracing who we are frees us from the weight of other people’s judgments, allowing us to live authentically and courageously—misunderstood, perhaps, but undeniably free,” Sheila Paylan writes in her next piece for “Unleashed” as another birthday approaches.
Tavush Region: Land and Border Challenges
Many, including those outside Armenia, are unclear about the situation of maps and borders in Tavush region. In the midst of uncertainty and misinformation, respected cartographer Rouben Galichian breaks it down.
The Challenge of a Sacred Union
Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, leader of the "Tavush for the Homeland" movement, is advocating for resistance against the government's peace policy. Blending patriotism, spirituality and disobedience, his aim is to restore national morale. But can he succeed? Tigran Yegavian’s analysis.
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