The recent constitutional switcheroo between the offices of the Armenian Prime Minister and President has caused trouble for many in the journalism community in keeping up with official title conventions for politicians. This lack of […]
YEREVAN—For two days in Armenia’s capital, heads of state and representatives from 84 countries discussed significant economic, cultural and political concerns common throughout the francophone sphere under the motto “Vivre ensemble” (Live together). The 17th […]
Revolutions don’t need elections, except to consolidate and legitimize what they’ve already achieved. Once elections are being held, or even discussed, a de-revolutionizing process has already commenced. In light of this, being questioned as to […]
Many mothers share concerns about moving to Armenia that make complete sense to me. Among them is access to proper postpartum care. I was never concerned about this. I thought to myself, “I won’t need […]
This week, heads of state from all across the French-speaking world are landing at Yerevan’s Zvartnots airport for the official kickoff of the 17th Francophonie Summit. For most of these leaders, this is a first […]
I wrote an article in September criticizing the Trump administration’s dismissal of the International Criminal Court. I considered the U.S. action to be a lack of respect for justice and the rule of law. Last […]
In the post-World War II era, many Europeans became rabidly anti-nationalist. Back then, it was an understandable reaction to the obscene excesses marking that cataclysm. But that natural response has persisted in its extreme form. […]
Last week, Yerevantsis took to the polls for the first time since the spring’s Velvet Revolution. Hayk Marutyan, running on the ‘My Step’ ticket (a coalition dominated by PM Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party), won […]
It’s been quite a full Armenian political week. September 21 was the 27th anniversary of the Republic of Armenia’s re-independence. September 23 saw the first post-Velvet Revolution election held in the Republic of Armenia. It was […]
Last week, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan surprised many when he addressed a delegation from the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), in perfect French. The envoys, headed by Secretary-General Michaëlle Jean, were in town ahead […]
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