The Uncomfortable Truth About the State of Armenia’s Telecommunications

By Justin Tomczyk

Whether its a minor disruption due to a mechanical issue or a major blackout from conflict in the region, it is only a matter of time before another Internet outage hits Armenia. Policymakers should address this issue and consider a variety of policy options.

The Ups and Downs of Lake Sevan

By Hovhannes Nazaretyan

Lake Sevan is the largest freshwater and alpine lake in the entire South Caucasus. The lake’s artificial outflow which commenced in the early 1930s during the Soviet period resulted in dramatic changes in its water level and continued ecological problems.

The Use of White Phosphorus by Azerbaijan and the Armenian Government’s Slow Response

By Astghik Karapetyan

Azerbaijani Armed Forces used internationally banned cluster bombs and weapons containing white phosphorus during the 2020 Artsakh War. The use of incendiary weapons caused severe burns to dozens of soldiers and irreversible loss to the environment.

The Use of White Phosphorus by Azerbaijan and the Armenian Government’s Slow Response

By Astghik Karapetyan

Azerbaijani Armed Forces used internationally banned cluster bombs and weapons containing white phosphorus during the 2020 Artsakh War. The use of incendiary weapons caused severe burns to dozens of soldiers and irreversible loss to the environment.

The Value of a Woman’s Life

By Maria Titizian

Armenia’s parliament is set to discuss a bill on domestic violence that was significantly watered down after pressure from conservative groups and the ruling Republican Party. In this opinion piece, Maria Titizian ponders how a nation that reveres mothers and the traditional Armenian family can be divided on the necessity for such a law.

The Women of Artsakh: Our Children Are Being Deprived of the Right to Life

Fleeing the war, the women of Artsakh -- mothers, daughters, sisters and wives -- held a rally in front of the UN building in Yerevan asking for one simple thing, the right to live in peace.

The Women of PicsArt

By Maria Titizian , Arpine Haroyan

Women are entering the technology sector in Armenia in growing numbers. Most argue that entry barriers are almost non-existent and today there are equal opportunities for men and women to make their mark in the fast-paced and fast-growing industry. EVN Report profiles the women of PicsArt, who are helping the company expand its reach in leadership positions.

The World Will Never Be the Same Again

By Suren Manukyan

Historian Suren Manukyan traces the impact that global pandemics have had on the course of human history.

The Youth Palace: Yerevan’s Beloved Ghost

By Gayane Ghazaryan

Yerevan’s iconic Youth Palace was demolished in 2006. While it still remains unclear who and what will fill the void the Youth Palace left behind, its spirit continues to live in the memories of those whose youth was interwoven with its existence.

There is Now a Statue of a Dove in Sumgait

By Lusine Hovhannesyan

Deciding never to use the word Genocide and then coming face-to-face with it again in a new context; between reading biographies of the victims of the Sumgait Pogrom over and over again and the urge to see who now occupies the homes of the Armenians of Baku and Sumgait, writer Lusine Hovhannesyan unexpectedly discovers a common yet obvious thread.