
Writer, journalist, repatriate. Lecturer, American University of Armenia, Editor-in-Chief, EVN Report @evn_report
Yerevan, Armenia
Joined March 2011
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EVN Report’s second wave of polling reveals growing public confidence in the country’s direction and a strengthening position for the incumbent Civil Contract. While the opposition remains fragmented, undecided voters continue to hold the key to the outcome of Armenia’s upcoming parliamentary elections. @hyepatriarch
Read the survey: evnreport.com/elections/incu…
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While Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev portrays himself globally as a proponent of reconciliation and regional cooperation, the data clearly demonstrates his questionable commitment to the peace process. In this expansive study, Nerses Kopalyan/ @hyepatriarch and a team of researchers produce empirically-grounded analysis, utilizing an AI machine-learning toolkit, of Azerbaijan’s media ecosystem, revealing the disconnect between Aliyev’s domestic propaganda and his diplomatic rhetoric on peace.
Read more: evnreport.com/statecraft-gov…
Key points of the three MOUs signed by Pashinyan and Trump on August 8. More in our Week in Review podcast later tonight.
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘔𝘖𝘜𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘗𝘔 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘺𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘜.𝘚. 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘮𝘱 𝘪𝘯 𝘞𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯 𝘈𝘶𝘨𝘶𝘴𝘵 8.
𝗠𝗢𝗨 #𝟭: 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽
• unequivocal support for Armenia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, inviolability of borders
• encourage private investment in Armenia’s Crossroads of Peace project
• improve Armenia’s ability to act as an efficient transit hub for regional & global trade
• enhance Armenia’s infrastructure and border security capacities by facilitating the exchanges of best practices between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Armenian Border Guard Troops and State Revenue Committee
• strengthen cyber security capacities
𝗠𝗢𝗨 #𝟮: 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽
• deepen collaboration on semiconductor supply chains
• create linkages between respective industries and commercialization of AI applications
• work towards elevating Armenia’s assessed status within the U.S. export control framework
• encourage private investment, explore joint projects & public-private partnerships
• raise awareness about the semiconductor ecosystem and trusted export control mechanisms existing in Armenia
• prepare the workforce to effectively use and integrate artificial intelligence applications.
• increase mutual exchanges of best practices and facilitate research partnerships on semiconductors
𝗠𝗢𝗨 #𝟯: 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽
• improve resilience of Armenia’s energy system
• facilitate Armenia’s transition to a low-carbon, competitive, and internationally integrated energy economy
• collaborate in civil nuclear energy cooperation (including small modular reactor tech)
• promote development of battery energy storage
• foster regional energy cooperation
• support capacity building in Armenia’s energy sector workforce
• enhance cybersecurity of Armenia’s energy infrastructure
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Pax Americana has arrived in the South Caucasus. 🇦🇲🇺🇸
The U.S.-brokered TRIPP route through Syunik secures Armenian sovereignty, reshapes trade in the region and forces Baku to rethink its playbook.🧵
In this episode of EVN Talks, we unpack the recent U.S. proposal for a transit route linking Azerbaijan to Nakhichevan through Armenia, and explore its potential impact on Armenia’s security and the broader geopolitical dynamics.
EVN Talks | Podcast
A U.S. proposal to lease a transit route through Armenian territory to connect Azerbaijan with Nakhichevan has sparked debate over sovereignty, security and regional power dynamics. Dr. Nerses Kopalyan/@hyepatriarch offers expert insight into the implications and possible outcomes.
A deep dive by @ssadek19 about what to potentially expect this coming year in Armenia ahead of parliamentary elections with experts like @reporterarm and @ditord weighing in.
As Armenia prepares for parliamentary elections in 2026, early signs show intensified Russian interest and possible interference. What can Yerevan learn from the experiences of Moldova and Romania? @ssadek19 explains.
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A landmark $500M AI data center backed by @nvidia, @FirebirdCloudAI & @armgov is set to launch in Armenia. Ani Toroyan unpacks what it could mean for the country’s tech ecosystem, energy infrastructure & future as a regional hub for AI innovation.
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Azerbaijan’s lobbying in Italy reveals a network of academics promoting pro-Baku narratives. Jelena Melikyan explores ethical concerns, historical distortions and impact on Italian public discourse regarding Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.
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As long as "Celestial Armenia" dominates the imagination, Real Armenia will remain politically impotent, geopolitically naive and strategically vulnerable, writes Gaidz Minassian.
The myth of “Celestial Armenia”, long exploited by political/religious elites and Russia, hinders Armenia’s path to sovereignty, modern statehood and geopolitical realism. Gaïdz Minassian argues why it’s time to let it go.
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The tragedy of Armenian theater isn’t only on stage—it plays out in the audience, where phone screens glow brighter than any spotlight. Rupen @Janbazian recounts his own personal experience with the absurd.
Read: evnreport.com/lifestyle/thea…
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In this article from our archives, historian Suren Manukyan/@orientalian revisits Soghomon Tehlirian’s dramatic act of retribution and explores its far-reaching legal and political ramifications.
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The Women’s Support Center is Armenia’s only organization operating full-time shelters for domestic violence survivors. @ChrisMMark examines the movement’s evolution, persistent taboos, and the struggle to enforce protective laws.
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USAID had been a leading contributor to relief efforts for Artsakh Armenian refugees, however, with an 83% reduction in USAID programs, most humanitarian and development assistance programs worldwide were impacted, including for the ethnically cleansed Armenians of Artsakh.
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Read the article by @Hranoush Dermoyan who examines international contributions and the Armenian government’s relief efforts to address the crisis.
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Azerbaijan's unilateral declaration on the draft peace agreement w/ Armenia was a performative ploy by Aliyev to garner US's attention. In this podcast w/ @MariaTitizian, I discuss the strategic contours of Aliyev's approach: speak of peace yet seeks war. evnreport.com/podcasts/exami…
Four months ago, we launched SALT, our lifestyle section, bringing you stories that inspire and resonate. You can catch up on past issues here: evnreport.com/lifestylemagaz…
The March issue of SALT delves into the complexities of identity, self-expression, and reinvention. Through personal narratives that challenge social norms, explorations of how physical and digital spaces shape our interactions, and the healing power of cooking as a way to process trauma, this issue reflects the ever-evolving cultural landscape of Armenia. From hidden sanctuaries of community to bold acts of self-discovery, these stories invite you to experience life—one pinch of salt at a time.
🟦 Explore the March issue of SALT: evnreport.com/lifestyle-evn/…
"Peace takes away Aliyev’s geopolitical bread and butter, his entire system is built for war with Armenia."
EVN Security Report
Aliyev’s unilateral declaration of a draft peace agreement was a calculated gamble to capture US attention rather than a genuine step toward peace. This strategy backfired, exposing Azerbaijan’s bad faith engagement. @hyepatriarch
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#EVNNewsWatch
Armenia’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed that peace negotiations with Azerbaijan have concluded and that Yerevan has accepted Azerbaijan’s proposals on the two previously unresolved articles of the conditional agreement, which could lead to a peace treaty: the withdrawal of third-party forces from the state border and the mutual withdrawal of international legal claims.
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.@ZMnatsakanyan examines the fundamental principles of nation-state building and Armenia’s place in the global order, seeking a shared consensus while embracing diverse paths to national goals.
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For the first time, an in-depth discussion of Armenia's intelligence community, the institutions that engage in counter-intelligence & the role of each in developing Armenia's early warning system. Thought-provoking podcast with @MariaTitizian.
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