Tag: opinion

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's unyielding defiance against international criticism, and the West's failure to impose consequences emboldens his regime, setting a dangerous precedent for authoritarian leaders globally, writes Tatev Hayrapetyan.

The latest obstacle to a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan is Baku’s demand that Armenia amend its Constitution, specifically the preamble referencing the Declaration of Independence. Zaven Sargsian argues that Azerbaijan’s argument is deeply flawed.

A brief review of classical republican theory and Florentine political history to contextualize the challenges facing the Armenian Republic; not as a mere commentary on current affairs, but as a way of recasting Armenian history without renouncing what makes up our historical identity.

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.

Missak and Melinee Manouchian made history as the first foreigners to be inducted in the French Pantheon for their role in the fight against Nazism. The pantheonization sparked a wave of romanticism, glossing over the complexities surrounding foreign participation and the ensuing quest for recognition.

Is Armenia a nation-state? While the answer may seem obvious at first glance, upon closer examination, the question's significance becomes apparent, writes Tigran Yegavian.

The Coordinating Council of Armenian Associations in France recently hosted its annual dinner in Paris against the backdrop of heightened geopolitical tensions and concerns over Armenia's security. The focus shifted to the role of France in implementing deterrence measures and sanctions against Azerbaijan.

With Zelenskyy’s potential visit to Armenia in the coming days, Justin Tomczyk writes that Ukraine’s experience over the past two years can provide insights into how smaller democracies must fight against their larger, authoritarian neighbors.

Over 30 years ago, a statue of Lenin towered over the heart of Yerevan until it was dismantled. The recent centennial of Lenin’s death went mostly unnoticed in Armenia but it might have sparked reflection on Lenin’s impact during the Sovietization of Armenia and how his definition of self-determination has had consequences on contemporary geopolitics.

Mount Ararat doesn't stand as an obstacle to building a functional state, and suddenly loving Mount Aragats will not help us achieve our goals. Before we jettison our national symbols en masse, we need concrete plans and state-driven programs to improve the lives of an already beleaguered nation, writes Daniel Tahmazyan.