Tag: EVN Report

As the world grapples with relentless upheaval and a growing sense of despair, the relevance of art has never been more urgent for even amidst destruction, art can illuminate pathways to renewal. By stepping outside the confines of our panic-ridden newsfeeds, we open ourselves to the transformative potential of creative expression. Art can help us confront the chaos while offering a vital escape—a momentary reprieve to reimagine what the future could hold.

Davit Khachatryan’s analysis of Azerbaijan's 2021 ICJ proceedings against Armenia under CERD, explores Baku’s strategic attempt to counter Armenia's evidence-based claims, create a false equivalency, and influence the judiciary through calculated legal maneuvering.

Lory Bedikian’s book of poetry “Jagadakeer: Apology to the Body” is a poignant exploration of immigrant trauma, familial bonds, identity and mortality. It announces and denounces our fears and some of our most innermost pain with prescient beauty and rare honesty, writes Christopher Atamian in this review.

Syria's political landscape is transforming at breathtaking speed and while historical opposition groups and countless refugees welcome this development, Armenians and other minorities face an uncertain future. From Yerevan's perspective, the urgent question now is how to organize the evacuation of our compatriots, leveraging support from the UN and diplomatic representations operating in Syria.

Armenia’s gender pay gap persists despite women’s educational achievements and growing workforce participation. Narrowing this gap requires legal reforms, supportive policies, and a cultural shift toward equity and inclusion. Jana Bohlmann explains.

Amid Yerevan’s chaotic development, grassroots initiatives led by local and diasporan architects are reimagining Armenia’s architectural landscape. By fostering dialogue and hands-on learning, they aim to rethink building practices and promote responsible, sustainable approaches to architecture.

Exploring the lives of incarcerated mothers at Armenia's Abovyan Penitentiary, Astghik Karapetyan delves into the challenges of raising children in confinement, the impact on maternal bonds, and the institutional efforts to balance rehabilitation with the children’s best interests.

Looking at the emerging contours of the Trump Doctrine and its implications for the South Caucasus, Nerses Kopalyan examines competing policy orientations within Trump's incoming administration and how these will shape U.S. engagement with Armenia amid broader global and geopolitical priorities.