Raffi Elliott

Raffi Elliott is a Canadian-Armenian political risk analyst and journalist based in Yerevan, Armenia. A former correspondent and columnist for the Armenian Weekly, his focus is socioeconomic, political, business and diplomatic issues in Armenia.
Notes from the Pink City

Why repatriation to Armenia is a good idea right now

My son [NAME REDACTED] is about four months old now, and despite his inability to speak, he’s become quite communicative.…

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Armenian Youth Federation Marches in Yerevan for “National and Advanced Education”

YEREVAN—Hundreds of protesters led by the Armenian Revolutionary Federation’s (ARF) youth wing—the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF)—took to the streets of…

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Schools set to reopen in Armenia under pandemic protocols

YEREVAN—Schools and universities across Armenia are preparing to receive their students next week, as the scholastic year is set to…

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Notes from the Pink City

Summer in lockdown compels Armenians to rediscover their own country

On the far shore of Lake Sevan, a crew prepares a small sailing rig as one shouts instructions in German.…

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Commuters in Yerevan Still Waiting for New Transit System

YEREVAN—Almost two years since the launch of promised mass transit reform, the Yerevan Public Transport Authority’s recently announced fleet tender…

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Kidnapped Armenian officer faces life imprisonment in Azerbaijan

YEREVAN—Azerbaijan is reportedly preparing criminal proceedings against Armenian POW Gurgen Alaverdyan, who is currently under custody in Baku. If convicted,…

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Turkey Dubs Armenia, Cyprus, Greece Cooperation ‘Alliance of Evil’ in Ongoing Eastern Mediterranean Dispute

YEREVAN—Officials in Ankara have lambasted Armenia for its vocal show of support to regional allies Greece and Cyprus over a…

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Armenia Sends Humanitarian Aid to Beirut, Welcomes Repatriates

YEREVAN—At least three planeloads full of emergency supplies from Armenia have been delivered to Lebanon this week, with most of…

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Notes from the Pink City

Congratulating Belarusian dictator was disgraceful and premature, but ultimately inconsequential

The succession of congratulatory messages from foreign leaders which started pouring in on Monday, following Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko’s sham…

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Armenia extends hand to Lebanon after deadly explosion

YEREVAN—The Armenian government is mobilizing to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Lebanon less than a day after a massive explosion…

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