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Armenia’s Military Budget Cut: Smart Strategy or Big Mistake?

CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · 5d

This week on Insights, Eric Hacopian unpacks Armenia’s planned military budget cut, the ruling party’s strategy heading into 2026, and National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan’s controversial comments.
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American doctors are forging lifelong ties with Armenia’s healthcare community

CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · 6d

CivilNet sits down with Berj Apkarian, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Armenia in Fresno, to talk about his 15th medical mission to Armenia.

Pashinyan speaks on democracy and peace with Baku at PACE - CIVILNET

CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · 7d

In a rare diplomatic exchange, the foreign ministers of Armenia and Ukraine met in Poland on the sidelines of the Warsaw Security Forum.
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Top Armenian officials absent from military cemetery on war’s fifth anniversary - CIVILNET

CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · 9d

On September 27, the fifth anniversary of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war, no senior Armenian officials were publicly reported visiting Yerablur Military Pantheon in Yerevan, where thousands of fallen soldiers are buried.

By Lia Avagyan On September 27, the fifth anniversary of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war, no senior Armenian officials were publicly reported visiting Yerablur Military Pantheon in Yerevan, where thousa...

Ruben Vardanyan's son calls on Armenians to unite for hostage release

CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · 9d

On the second anniversary of Ruben Vardanyan’s detention in Baku, CivilNet’s Eric Hacopian speaks with his son David, who calls for urgent global action, U.S. involvement, and a united campaign to free the hostages.

Armenia’s government approves 15% defense spending cut

CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · 12d

📍 In the approved draft law on the 2026 state budget, Armenia foresees a 15% decrease in defense spending, following last year’s 25% surge.
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Armenia to cut defence spending by 15% in 2026 - CIVILNET

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CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · 13d

Armenia plans to allocate 560 billion drams ($1.44 billion) for defence in 2026, down 100 billion drams ($258 million), or about 15%, from 2025, according to the draft state budget approved by the government on Wednesday.

By Ani Grigoryan Armenia plans to allocate 560 billion drams ($1.44 billion) for defence in 2026, down 100 billion drams ($258 million), or about 15%, from 2025, according to the draft state budget ap...

Martin Luther King's niece and her message to the Armenian people - CIVILNET

CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · 13d

CivilNet speaks with Dr. Alveda King, the niece of Martin Luther King Jr., a renowned civil rights leader, author and faith leader, during her visit to Armenia.

CivilNet speaks with Dr. Alveda King, the niece of Martin Luther King Jr., a renowned civil rights leader, author and faith leader, during her visit to Armenia. In this interview, Dr. King reflects on...

A day with EU Monitors on Armenia’s border

CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · 14d

CivilNet spends a day with Finnish border officer Mika Kouri and German police officer Swantje Meinke on Armenia’s border with Azerbaijan. They are part of the EU Monitoring Mission conducting daily patrols to record ceasefire violations and refute disinformation in a tense area.

Palestinian FM in exclusive interview on UN, statehood and Gaza - CIVILNET

CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · 15d

Joining CivilNet today for an exclusive interview is Varsen Aghabekian, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Palestinian National Authority.

Joining CivilNet today for an exclusive interview is Varsen Aghabekian, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Palestinian National Authority. This conversation comes ahead of the UN G...

Independence, fall of Artsakh & the “Third Republic” - CIVILNET

CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · 16d

In September, Armenians celebrate Independence Day and also mourn the anniversary of the ethnic cleansing of Artsakh.
CivilNet’s Eric Hacopian and historical sociologist Georgi Derluguian reflect on the loss of Artsakh on September 19, 2023.

In September, Armenians celebrate Independence Day and also mourn the anniversary of the ethnic cleansing of Artsakh. CivilNet’s Eric Hacopian and historical sociologist Georgi Derluguian reflect on t...

How Trump saved Armenia from war with Azerbaijan & Russian hegemony

CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · 19d

Al-Monitor’s Amberin Zaman spoke with CivilNet’s Eric Hakobyan about Trump’s surprise mediation between Pashinyan and Aliyev.
They touch on the Washington deal for the “Trump Road” through Syunik, how Trump’s pressure stopped a new Azerbaijani attack, and why a real peace treaty is unlikely.

US President Donald Trump's diplomatic foray into the Caucasus is among his most successful so far, says analyst Eric Hacopian of Armenia's CivilNet.

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CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · 20d

In the past few years—particularly after the deployment of the EU monitoring mission to Armenia’s borders—the spread of disinformation about the European Union has intensified.

Armenia faces a surge in anti-EU disinformation

Armenia’s ruling party’s sexism problem - CIVILNET

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CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · 23d

On September 8, Armenia’s political discourse sank to a new low when Artur Hovhannisyan, secretary of the ruling Civil Contract faction, launched a personal and sexist attack against opposition MP Taguhi Tovmasyan.
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By Tigran Grigoryan and Tatev Ghazaryan On September 8, Armenia’s political discourse sank to a new low when Artur Hovhannisyan, secretary of the ruling Civil Contract faction, launched a personal and...

Explainer: The “Trump Route” Through Armenia - CIVILNET

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CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · 29d

Since Armenia’s loss in the 2020 Karabakh War, the issue of a road through Armenia’s southern Syunik region has been а subject of heated debate.

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Since Armenia’s loss in the 2020 Karabakh War, the issue of a road through Armenia’s southern Syunik region has been а subject of heated debate. The purpose of this road is to connect mainland Azerbai...

‘I Am the Government’: Pashinyan’s One-Man Rule Threatens Democratic Consolidation - CIVILNET

CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · Sep 8

Within the process of normalization of Armenia-Türkiye relations, a meeting of special representatives Ruben Rubinyan and Serdar Kılıç is planned in Armenia in the coming days.

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CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · Sep 5

Armenia’s Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan, has dismissed Liparit Drmeyan, the head of the Office of the Representative for International Legal Affairs.
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By Tigran Grigoryan Armenia’s Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan, has dismissed Liparit Drmeyan, the head of the Office of the Representative for International Legal Affairs. This move follows a public s...

OPINION - The Trump Route: Peace Road or Corridor in Disguise? - CIVILNET

CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · Aug 22

By Karen Harutyunyan

Neither the Armenian nor the U.S. government has disclosed the full text of the three memoranda signed on August 8 in Washington D.C..

By Karen Harutyunyan Neither the Armenian nor the U.S. government has disclosed the full text of the three memoranda signed on August 8 in Washington D.C.. Among them, the most consequential is the so...

Economic Resilience, Visa Liberalization, and Rule of Law: Interview with EU Ambassador to Armenia - CIVILNET

CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · Aug 20

In this comprehensive interview with CivilNet, European Union Ambassador to Armenia Vassilis Maragos discusses the dramatic expansion of EU engagement with Armenia, including a groundbreaking €2.5 billion investment commitment through 2027.

In this comprehensive interview with CivilNet, European Union Ambassador to Armenia Vassilis Maragos discusses the dramatic expansion of EU engagement with Armenia, including a groundbreaking €2.5 bil...

Pashinyan says Karabakh issue closed as Armenia and Azerbaijan ‘make peace’ - CIVILNET

CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · Aug 19

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Monday that “peace has been established between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan” following the initialing of a peace agreement in Washington on August 8 under the auspices of U.S. President Donald Trump.

By Siranush Adamyan Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Monday that “peace has been established between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan” following the initialing of ...

Armenia to maintain customs control on “Trump Road” in Syunik, tax chief says - CIVILNET

CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · Aug 18

Armenia’s customs service will exercise full control over the so-called “Trump Route” linking Azerbaijan to its Nakhichevan exclave through Armenia’s Syunik province, the head of the country’s State Revenue Committee (SRC) told CivilNet in an interview on Friday.

By Arshaluis Mgdesyan Armenia’s customs service will exercise full control over the so-called “Trump Route” linking Azerbaijan to its Nakhichevan exclave through Armenia’s Syunik province, the head of...

Armenia’s New Strategic Role: From Moscow’s Shadow to Washington’s Partner? - CIVILNET

CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · Aug 18

A US-brokered peace declaration between Armenia and Azerbaijan — brokered by Donald Trump — could mark a turning point in the region.

A US-brokered peace declaration between Armenia and Azerbaijan — brokered by Donald Trump — could mark a turning point in the region. It grants Armenia full sovereignty over a new transit route, eleva...

OPINION - The Dead End Corridor - CIVILNET

CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · Aug 8

By Vartan Oskanian, Armenia’s former foreign minister (1998-2008)

Today, U.S. President Trump will host Pashinyan and Aliyev in Washington. The meeting will likely end with an agreement on a transit route between Azerbaijan and its Nakhichevan exclave.

By Vartan Oskanian, Armenia’s former foreign minister (1998-2008) Today, U.S. President Donald Trump will host Nikol Pashinyan and Ilham Aliyev in Washington. The meeting will likely end with an agree...

Beyond the Stereotype: the Untold Story of Armenia’s 21,000 Single Fathers - CIVILNET

CIVILNET @civilnet.bsky.social · Aug 8

When the phrase “single parent” is used in Armenia, it almost always evokes the image of a mother. Whether due to war, illness, or divorce, the loss of a partner often leaves women to shoulder the responsibility of raising children alone.

By Anna Yeganyan When the phrase “single parent” is used in Armenia, it almost always evokes the image of a mother. Whether due to war, illness, or divorce, the loss of a partner often leaves women to...