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.
In this comprehensive article, Zohrab Mnatsakanyan explores the fundamental principles of nation-state building and Armenia’s place in the complex global order. It aims to contribute to the ongoing national debate by defining the boundaries of a shared consensus while acknowledging diverse approaches to achieving national goals.
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.
The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem warns it is at risk of losing properties to the Jerusalem municipality. While unrelated to the Cow’s Garden dispute, the case highlights broader threats to the Armenian community’s survival and the Christian presence in the city.
Once hailed as a game-changer in modern warfare, the Bayraktar TB2 drone has seen its role and effectiveness evolve over time. Davit Khachatryan unpacks the realities behind the myth, analyzing its successes, limitations and shifting significance on the battlefield.
Armenia's controversial "stable majority" provision distorts proportional representation and weakens parliamentary democracy. With elections expected in 2026, concerns remain over its impact on governance, coalition-building and legitimacy. Hranoush Dermoyan explains.
Armenia-China relations are primarily shaped by trade and expanding economic ties. While Beijing remains a key trading partner, Armenia’s foreign policy shifts have led to diplomatic uncertainties. Hovhannes Nazaretyan explores trade dynamics, investment gaps, defense cooperation and cultural exchanges.
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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