Thu Aug 08 2019
On the Elaboration of Armenia’s New National Security Strategy
By Sossi Tatikyan
Armenia is set to have a new National Security Strategy. The current strategy, adopted in January 2007, had all the necessary components, but was outdated and remained a largely superficial and declarative document as many of the defined values and principles were not fully respected or promoted.
Sun Jul 28 2019
Chernobyl: The Doctor, the Soldier, the Cook and the Nuclear Disaster
By Arpine Haroyan
The 1986 Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident was considered the worst nuclear disaster in history. It exposed hundreds of thousands of people to high levels of radiation, killing dozens and affecting millions across Europe. Experts from all over the Soviet Union were sent to “liquidate” the effects of the radiation. Among them were several thousand Armenians.
Tue Jul 23 2019
The Mine and the People: Residents of Vayots Dzor Determined to Find an Alternative to Mining
By Gohar Abrahamyan
For the past year, activists and residents of Vayots Dzor have blocked roads leading to the Amulsar Gold Mine. Gohar Abrahamyan speaks with some of the protesters, all residents of nearby towns and villages, who are manning the posts.
