In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of May 2: The Kremlin has a new point man on Armenia to ensure the “implementation” of Russia’s state interests; another non-combat death in the military; Armenian forces take part in NATO drills in Georgia and more.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of April 25: Armenians around the world commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide; U.S. President Donald Trump refrains from using the word “genocide” but says he “looks forward to continuing our strategic partnership with Armenia” in his annual message; Azerbaijan continues to maintain tension on the border and more.
Amid rising authoritarianism in Georgia and Azerbaijan, Armenia stands as a fragile outlier of democratic pluralism. Olesya Vartanyan examines whether it can withstand the regional tide of repression, or if pluralism is the country’s final safeguard for resilience.
The sham trials of Nagorno-Karabakh’s former leaders and other Armenian prisoners in Baku expose Azerbaijan’s state-sponsored hatred against Armenians, fueling animosity, obstructing peace efforts and reinforcing Aliyev’s authoritarian grip.
Grappling with the “New World Disorder” following Donald Trump’s return to office and his sweeping policy changes, Sheila Paylan draws on her personal battles and urges us to harness historical wisdom and enduring human spirit to navigate these turbulent times.
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.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of October 25: Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan meet on the sidelines of the BRIC summit; Armenia and Azerbaijan ratify regulations governing joint border commissions; a senior U.S. official delivers a letter from President Joe Biden to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and more.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of October 11: Russian border guards to withdraw from checkpoint at Armenia-Iran crossing starting January 1, 2025; Armenia’s Government submits regulation governing joint operations of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border commissions to parliament for ratification; Armenia’s Anti-corruption Court is investigating several new cases of illegally acquired property by former officials and more.
In this episode of “Examining the Context” podcast, Dr. Nerses Kopalyan explains what U.S. foreign policy will hold for Armenia and the region if Kamala Harris wins in the upcoming presidential elections in the United States.
The global suppression of free speech is escalating, from U.S. campuses to authoritarian regimes. As dissenting voices are silenced, the importance of defending freedom of expression grows, writes Sheila Paylan, not only to express ourselves, but to echo the voices of those who cannot.
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