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Regional Post #3-4 | 2021
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Leaders of Armenia and Russia Discuss Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin have discussed the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the press service of the Kremlin reported on 2 August.Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin have discussed the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the press service of the Kremlin reported on 2 August. According to the source, the leaders of the two states discussed the practical implementation of the trilateral agreements between the leaders of Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan on Artsakh dated November 2020, January and November 2021. A telephone conversation was held also between the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Russia. Ararat Mirzoyan and Sergey Lavrov discussed “the current security situation in the region", as reported. Besides, on August 1 a phone conversation was held between the Armenian Foreign Minister and US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried. The interlocutors touched upon matters of regional security, the normalization of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations and the conflict in Artsakh. All those conversations were held against the background of announcement by the Artsakh Defense Ministry on Azerbaijani Armed Forces’ attempts to break through the Armenian defense lines located in the Russian peacekeeping force’s zone of responsibility.

50 Cent in Yerevan

50 Cent set Yerevan on fire having his iconic performance at Haya International Music Festival. Here are some photos from the concert that will bring you the hip-hop vibes which took over Hrazdan stadium on July 1st.

Wars in the Past and Wars over the Past: (De)constructing the 9 May celebrations

Celebration of 9 May is a highly symbolic contention point between Russia and former Soviet republics, involving important ramifications. Therefore, Armenia needs to create a national discourse on World War 2 memory and incorporate it into its official narrative.

After 24 April: A To-Do List for Armenia

Armenia needs to reconsider the Armenian Genocide in its political agenda after recognition by major Western countries. Genocide as a fact cannot be a matter of bargain.

History Matters: What Kremlin’s Focusing Means for Armenia

The Russian president’s continuous references to history as justification for his political decisions cannot be incidental. A due appreciation of this circumstance by Armenian policy and opinion makers is long overdue.

Pashinyan in Moscow: Background and Expectations.

Armenian Prime Minster Nikol Pashinyan’s visit comes after intense diplomatic overtures by the West. Official reports on those provide some insights into what can be expected from the talks.

Armenia-Turkey Talks and Possible Outcomes

Armenian-Turkish negotiations continue against the background of a tense situation around Armenia and the neighboring region. Regional Post looks into the details of talks and possible outcomes.

Between Realism and Idealism: Pashinyan’s speech and historical parallels

Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan’s parliament speech raised concerns as to his realistic approach in foreign policy matters. This evokes some historical parallels.

From Coming to Terms with Wounds to Thriving:
From Coming to Terms with Wounds to Thriving:
Stories of Karabakh War Veterans

To physically and mentally empower amputees to live fulfilled lives – that is the goal of the Armenia-based NGO Oqni. The organization, which is committed to developing prosthetic technology in Armenia, was founded in 2021 by an interdisciplinary team of Diaspora Armenians.

16.01.2023
Dilemmas of 2022 and Challenges Facing Armenia in the Next Year
Dilemmas of 2022 and Challenges Facing Armenia in the Next Year

The year 2022 has been yet another challenging one. Unprecedented pressures, including direct military aggression against Armenia and dramatic shifts in global security architecture make this year’s outcomes something that hardly an observer by the end of the year could have predicted.

30.12.2022
Preparations for a longer term EU mission in Armenia have started
Preparations for a longer term EU mission in Armenia have started

On December 19, when the short-term monitoring mission of the European Union on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan ended, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell informed that a ground is being prepared for a longer term EU mission in Armenia.

20.12.2022
Mirzoyan addresses the UN Security Council: Baku continues pursuing a genocidal policy towards the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh
Mirzoyan addresses the UN Security Council: Baku continues pursuing a genocidal policy towards the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh

Baku continues pursuing a genocidal policy towards the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan announced at the UN Security Council on December 14.

15.12.2022
Additional measures to be taken under martial law in Artsakh
Additional measures to be taken under martial law in Artsakh

President of the Nagorno-Karabakh Arayik Harutyunyan has signed a decree on a number of measures being taken in the conditions of martial law announced in the territory of the Artsakh Republic since 1992.

15.12.2022
Armenian MPs called on Russia to ensure the implementation of trilateral statement
Armenian MPs called on Russia to ensure the implementation of trilateral statement

On December 14, the National Assembly of Armenia called on Russia to ensure the implementation of the trilateral statement of November 9, 2020, which guarantees uninterrupted functioning of the Lachin Corridor between Armenia and Artsakh.

14.12.2022
Energy saving begins in Artsakh
Energy saving begins in Artsakh

Nagorno-Karabakh has switched to energy saving mode due to the closure of the Lachin Corridor and the shutdown of the gas supply, the State Minister of Artsakh Republic Ruben Vardanyan announced on Wednesday December 14th.

14.12.2022
Pashinyan discussed the Lachin Corridor blockade with Putin
Pashinyan discussed the Lachin Corridor blockade with Putin

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan discussed the blockade of the Lachin Corridor in a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 12.

13.12.2022
One Day of Two Treaties
One Day of Two Treaties
Armenia’s Double Capitulation on 2 December 1920

People as well as nations tend to remember their victories, while trying to forget defeats. Yet there are defeats which are impossible to forget and analysis of such catastrophes crystallize into lessons for the future.

02.12.2022
Van Leo
Van Leo
A Hidden Gem of the Nile

Levon Boyadjian grew from a young passionate photographer working out of his living room to becoming one of the world’s foremost pioneers in the field of photography of the 20th century. Thus, the legacy of Van Leo was born and with that legacy comes the story of a near-forgotten cultural icon of Egypt.

30.11.2022
Helping Calm Down Fears, Helping Better Understand Oneself
Helping Calm Down Fears, Helping Better Understand Oneself
Interview with Psychologist Arpe Asaturian

REGIONAL POST continues its series of interviews on psychological assistance and integration of those affected by the war. We interviewed US Armenian psychotherapist Arpe Asaturian who has extensive professional experience. She is the founder and director of the nonprofit organization Frontline Therapists in Armenia, delivering psychological assistance to soldiers who have had to suffer different psychological traumas.

24.11.2022
A new global balance of power?
A new global balance of power?
Armenia’s new challenges and possible opportunities

The recent G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia with extensive three-hour talks between Xi Jinping and Joe Biden against the background of Russia’s low-key presence tell a lot about tectonic moves in the global order. Russia is being treated as a strong and influential, yet regional power – albeit in a quite vast region.

18.11.2022
Healing Soldiers Overcome Psychological Traumas of War
Healing Soldiers Overcome Psychological Traumas of War
Interview with Davit Gevorgyan, Psychology Expert

Two years after the 44-day Artsakh War, many soldiers are still healing not only from physical injuries, but also psychological trauma. Armenia still needs a functioning licensing unified system of psychological assistance for soldiers to cope with that task. In the interview, Davit Gevorgyan, Director of Yerevan State University’s Centre for Applied Psychology, talks about what kind of psychological help is currently provided to soldiers, what projects are being planned and how to reduce the mental health stigma in society.

17.11.2022
Protests Next Door
Protests Next Door
What Protest in Iran Are about and What It Means for Armenia

Protests in Iran erupted on September 16, after a 22-year-old woman of Kurdish ethnic background, Mahsa Amini, died in hospital reportedly due to torture at the hands of religious morality police officers. There were 326 dead during the mass protests in Iran as of Nov 12, according to the Oslo-based Iran Human Rights organization. Western political figures point out the human rights problems in Iran, and Iranian authorities on the other hand blame the West for inciting the demonstrations. Meanwhile, the instability in Iran contains challenges for the region and Armenia as well.

16.11.2022
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