Armenia-Diaspora: The Conservative and the Revolutionary

By Vicken Cheterian

In this first piece for EVN Report, Vicken Cheterian examines how Armenia-Diaspora relations will be impacted by dramatic changes in the country’s political landscape following the “Velvet Revolution” and whether it will be possible to revolutionize those relations.

Armenia-EU Relations: Understanding CEPA

By Anna Barseghyan

The Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement between Armenia and the EU came into force on March 1, 2021. Will it serve as a stepping stone to develop and extend the scope of the partnership?

Armenia Eyes Infrastructure Cooperation With Iran

By Arthur Manukian

As Armenia seeks to develop a new national security framework following the defeat in the 2020 Artsakh War, relations with Iran could play an increasingly important role.

Armenia Follows European Example in Combating Hate Speech

By Anna Barseghyan

Anna Barseghyan provides a broad overview of the Armenian government’s move to outlaw public calls for violence and draws parallels with the European experience.

Armenia-Georgia: Political Will and Deepening Economic Relations

By Norik Gasparyan

Deepening already existing relations between Armenia and Georgia will only benefit the two countries, however, the potential for economic cooperation is not being realized to its fullest. Armenian and Georgian economists agree that political will is needed.

Armenia Gets Serious About Reforms: Making Sense Out of Vetting

By Nerses Kopalyan

As an instrument of transitional justice, vetting is designed to “cleanse” state institutions that are tainted by systemic corruption, nepotism, and incompetence. Vetting of personnel is the first step toward the broader goal of institutional reform, writes Dr. Nerses Kopalyan.

Armenia in a Post-Oil Era

By Régis Robert Danielian

The nature of the strategic importance of oil and gas is changing. As energy policies adapt, Armenia will face a new global reality. Will it be ready for it?

Armenia in Crisis Again?

Demonstrators led by Nikol Pashinyan, leader of the Civil Contract party, have shut down a major square in Yerevan, paralyzing the downtown core of the capital to protest former President Serzh Sargsyan’s candidacy for the office of prime minister.

Armenia in the Belt and Road Initiative

By Sofia Bergmann

China’s revolutionary and controversial Belt and Road Initiative, meant to link East and West, has dipped its toes into Armenia.

Armenia in the Biden Era

By Artin DerSimonian

With Russia and now Turkey having new footholds in the South Caucasus following the 2020 Artsakh War, will Washington under the Biden administration attempt to counter these new developments?