Avnik Melikian
Articles by Avnik Melikian
Mon Nov 18 2019
Making Sense of the ‘Controversy’ Behind Education Reforms
Protests erupted after a draft education reform agenda was publicized that sought to make Armenian language, literature and history courses optional in universities. However, there are a number of other proposed reforms that could potentially undermine the independence of universities that have been left out of the public discourse.
Sun Sep 22 2019
Digital Politics: Democracy in a Transforming World
In critical post-revolutionary times, public discourse shapes politics. Thus, it is important to be aware of the nature of our digital-political environment. Everything we read, share or say on social media is not necessarily a reflection of the truth.
Thu Aug 15 2019
The Istanbul Convention Digested
Did Armenia’s government jump the gun by announcing that it will ratify the Istanbul Convention to an unprepared population? The Convention, the first international treaty that legally defines violence against women, has become a controversial topic in Armenia, dividing a deeply conservative society and creating panic, bordering on hysteria, in some circles.
