Ancient Water Traditions in a Modern Land

By Hovsep Markarian

Water-related rituals and artefacts dating back centuries illustrate the significance of water in Armenian culture, from dragon-stones to cross-stones to contemporary water fountains.

“Apricot War” and Beyond: What Recent Events in Russia Tell Us About Armenian Communities

By Narine Vlasyan

It was only when Armenians in Russia came under direct provocations and attack by Azerbaijanis, that community members mobilized, writes Narine Vlasyan and ponders if this is what it takes for the Russian-Armenian community to get organized.

Ararat Mirzoyan on Snap Elections, Electoral Code Reforms and Transitional Justice

By Maria Titizian

First Deputy Prime Minister Ararat Mirzoyan sat down with EVN Report to talk about the challenges facing the new government as they prepare, among other things, to introduce reforms to the Electoral Code, make amendments to the Constitution to pave the way to snap elections and the potential introduction of transitional justice to deal with the sheer volume of corruption cases.

Araratian Baccalaureate: Transforming the Future or Creating Selective Education?

By Lusine Sargsyan

The Araratian Baccalaureate, a public-private partnership between the Armenian Government and Ayb Education Foundation launched under the previous administration, came under the spotlight when Education Minister Arayik Harutyunyan questioned the need for “elite” schools and the financial efficacy of the program.

Archives and Institutions of the First Republic

By Varak Ketsemanian

In this article, Varak Ketsemanian reflects on the possibilities of integrating the ARF archives on the First Republic into the larger political debate. Thus, he argues for the need of a critical and constructive re-assessment of this historical period in the nation's recent history, as a way to contribute to a long-term political convergence.

Are Armenia-EU Trade Relations Entering a New Stage?

By Suren Parsyan

COVID-19 and the 2020 Artsakh War impacted Armenia-EU trade and economic relations and not only. Moving forward, Armenia must balance opportunities and risks in two directions of integration - CEPA and as a member of the Eurasian Economic Union.

Are We Ready for the Next Cyber War?

By Paruyr Abrahamyan

Armenia is at the wrong end of global cyber security indexes. The lack of a comprehensive cyber security national policy makes the country's network and information systems vulnerable. The 2020 Artsakh War clearly proved this.

Are Women Just the Extra (Soft) Touch to the Men’s (Strong) Soul?

By Natalia Voutova

Natalia Voutova writes that girls should not be raised with the expectation that their social status and role as a wife and mother are pre-determined, but rather they should be offered a different outlook on gender equality.

Armenia: A Nation in Transit

The 2017 "Nations in Transit: The False Promise of Populism" a project of Freedom House was released yesterday. Among the 29 former communist countries included in this report, Armenia is ranked 21st and considered to be Semi-Consolidated Authoritarian Regime.

Armenia After COVID-19: Catching Up Faster

By Samson Avetian

What will change after the global COVID-19 pandemic and how can Armenia position itself to come out of the crisis in a stronger position? Samson Avetian breaks down the economic landscape.