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In this episode of Insights, Eric Hacopian focuses on the issue of disinformation by Baku and the need for Armenians to be more critical before spreading such news. He gives recent examples of how Azerbaijan tries to control the narrative by purchasing articles in legitimate-sounding outlets and names one of the questionable characters who assists the process. He encourages Armenians to adopt a sk...

In his talk titled “Armenia in the Meat Grinder of Geopolitics,” political scientist Alexander Iskandaryan discusses the recent dramatic changes to Armenia's foreign policy which have occurred due to external circumstances, while the structure of its domestic has remained unchanged. Iskandaryan delivered the talk at the conference "Gathering Storm: Regional Security in the South Caucasus...

Dr. Pavel Baev, a professor at the Peace Research Institute in Oslo, is in Yerevan to participate in a conference organized by the Caucasus Institute. The program is entitled “Gathering Storm: Regional Security of the South Caucasus in the Context of the Crisis of the Global Order.” Dr. Baev speaks with CivilNet about Russia’s foreign policy and whether the current geopolitical shifts may see Mosc...

The American University of Armenia is pioneering a master’s program in multiplatform journalism this June, meant to equip aspiring journalists in the country with the skills to navigate the fast evolving media landscape – tailored to the Armenian context. Dr. Shawn McIntosh, the program’s inaugural chair, talks to CivilNet about the special opportunities the program offers, and explains how streng...

📍 A free trade deal between the Eurasian Economic Union and Iran will go into effect mid-May, a development observers say could significantly boost Armenia’s economy.📍 Armenia’s Central Bank left interest rates unchanged at 6.75%, citing increased global uncertainty and risks amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war.📍 Armenia issued a $750 million eurobond on the London Stock Exc...

Dr. Mustafa Aydin, a professor of international relations at Kadir Has University is in Yerevan to participate in a conference organized by the Caucasus Institute entitled “Gathering Storm: Regional Security of the South Caucasus in the Context of the Crisis of the Global Order.” He speaks with CivilNet about Turkey’s evolving role amid global and regional upheavals, as well as the country’s posit...

Kolya Stepanyan, a writer and a veteran made a life-changing decision to repatriate to Armenia in 2019 and serve in the military, only to find himself in an all out war and stranded behind enemy lines for 70 days. In this podcast interview with CivilNet, the 2020 Artsakh War survivor shares his story of survival, the bonds that he formed, and how he channeled his emotions into writing his debut no...

In this episode of Insights, host Eric Hacopian examines why Azerbaijan will never sign a peace agreement with Armenia and how its survival depends on continued conflict. He breaks down the latest tactics used by the Baku regime to stall negotiations, including territorial disputes, constitutional changes, and EU mission contradictions. He also covers the importance of U.S. National Security Advis...

International lawyer Karnig Kerkonian discusses Armenia’s approach to normalization and the withdrawal of its international court cases under pressure from Azerbaijan. He warns that sacrificing legal rights for a treaty is akin to Neville Chamberlain’s appeasement of Hitler before World War II. Kerkonian provides insights into the diplomatic failures that led to this moment and the dangerous path...

Today’s special report from Daily Armenia covers the end to normalization negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, announced yesterday by the foreign ministries of both countries.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

In this episode of Insights, host Eric Hacopian examines Ruben Vardanyan’s powerful voice message sent from prison. With excerpts from his statement, he details the gravity of Vardanyan’s words, from his condemnation of the show trial against him to his larger reflections on Armenia’s political and societal failures. In Vardanyan’s call for peace, he not only denounces injustice but also recognize...

Dr. Vahram Ter-Matevosyan, professor of history at the American University of Armenia, speaks with CivilNet about Armenia’s acceptance of the final provisions of a normalization treaty with Azerbaijan, which was announced today. He discusses whether this is a real breakthrough or another ploy from the Aliyev regime, as well as the many lingering uncertainties that could still derail the process.#C...

In this special edition of the CivilNet podcast, commentator Eric Hacopian raises the alarm on Azerbaijan’s hidden intentions behind the expulsion of the International Committee of the Red Cross, which he believes is to murder Ruben Vardanyan and the other Armenian hostages who are currently enduring sham trials and torture in Baku. He explains what the Armenian government, international partners,...

Basel Issmail is a resident of Armenia with roots in the coastal regions of Syria, where in recent days more than 800 of his fellow Alawis have been massacred by forces with links to the new government, with confirmed casualties continuing to rise. He joined us to give an account of the first-hand accounts of the violence he has been told from those close to him still in the Latakia region and sou...

In this episode of Insights, host Eric Hacopian delves into the complex issues surrounding Armenia's proposed constitutional reforms, unpacking the underlying motives and potential implications. He critically examines Prime Minister Pashinyan's "Real Armenia" concept, exposing how the attempts to reframe the narrative around Artsakh and state-building contradict Armenia's int...

Dr. Gurgen Petrossian, lecturer at Friedrich-Alexander-University and chairman of the German-Armenian Lawyers’ Association, talks to CivilNet about the uncertain future of Armenia's cases at international courts, at a time when Armenian prisoners are suffering in Baku. He says the torture and dehumanization currently being inflicted upon them by the Azerbaijani state as they undergo sham trial...

In this episode of the CivilNet podcast, political analyst Eric Hacopian breaks down the geopolitical shockwaves following the explosive meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He explains the Trump administration’s foreign policy approach behind the drama, what it will mean for Europe and the NATO alliance, and how Armenia can navigate this unpredi...

In this episode, host Patrick Elliott sits down with Larisa Hovannisian, the founder of Teach For Armenia, to explore the organization's efforts to deliver quality education in the country's remote and underserved communities. Hovhannisian shares insights on the unique challenges facing rural schools, the government's ongoing education reforms, and the gaps between the current system a...

This week's Insights covers the situation of Armenian hostages in Azerbaijani custody, who are being forcibly administered banned psychotropic substances in a sinister attempt to extract false confessions. Host Eric Hacopian also delves into the first-ever threat assessment report compiled by Armenia's Foreign Intelligence Services, providing a comprehensive analysis of the evolving nation...

In this Civilnet interview, former Turkish Member of Parliament Garo Paylan provides an insider's perspective on the rapidly deteriorating human rights situation and democratic backsliding under President Erdogan's increasingly authoritarian rule. Paylan, a prominent Armenian-Turkish minority voice, offers insights on the elusive path towards reconciliation between Armenians and Turks, the...

«Ես չեմ հասկանում պատերազմի արագ գեղարվեստականացումը»- ասում է արձակագիր Արամ Պաչյանը։ ՍիվիլՆեթի Հասմիկ Հովհաննիսյանի հետ Պաչյանը զրուցել է պատերազմից հետո ստեղծվող գրականության, բռնության գեղարվեստականացման և Ֆեյսբուքում ծնվող նոր գրականության մասին։

Что такое посттравматическое стрессовое расстройство (ПТСР), когда оно возникает и как его лечить? На эту тему Аня Еганян беседует с психологом и магистром психологии Ани Абрамян. 00:30 Что такое ПТСР? В чем отличие травмы и ПТСР? 01:37 Как проявляется ПТСР? Какие у него симптомы? 02:55 У всех ли в одной и той же ситуации будет ПТСР? 05:30 Как ПТСР влияет на жизнь? 06:28 Как работают с ПТСР? 07:33...

Главная тема Итогов недели  — телефонный разговор руководителей Армении и Турции Никола Пашиняна и Реджепа Тайипа Эрдогана и отправка армянских спасателей в Турцию после разрушительного землетрясения 6 февраля. Насколько в этом решении присутствует политическая составляющая?

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Первый выпуск Итогов недели 2023 года полностью посвящен теме блокировки дороги жизни Нагорного Карабаха азербайджанскими “эко-активистами”. Вот уже 33 дня, как армяне Нагорного Карабаха полностью оторваны от жизни - лишены продовольствия, медикаментов, горючего, возможности лечиться, учиться и прочих базовых прав. Меж тем, реальных переговоров по развязке ситуации нет.