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Sounds of gunfire and mortar shells continue to be heard from the border towns and villages in Tavush Province in Armenia's northeast.  The clashes that began on July 12, have now escalated to tank and drone strikes. And, with Azerbaijan’s use
On September 9, Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that the Amulsar gold Mine will continue to operate in Armenia’s south. This announcement comes despite year-long protests by activists and residents of nearby towns, and despit
  This week’s focus is Armenia’s trade sector – the challenges, the strategies, and the solutions. Joining the conversation is Samson Avetian, the author of "Armenian Economy: the Next 25 Years". He is co-founder of Angel Investor Club of Armen
Shortly after taking office, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government initiated changes within the structure of Armenia’s government, which included reducing the number of ministries from 17 to 12. It was decided that the functions of the mi
On June 24, the trial of Osman Kavala and 15 other people will begin in Istanbul, Turkey. They are civil society activists who have been charged with attempting to overthrow the Turkish government by organizing and financing the 2013 Gezi Park
Together with Eric Hacopian, we are covering the most important news in Armenia, from judicial reform to the economy. Eric Hacopian is a political analyst from Los Angeles who is currently based in Armenia. For more, visit: www.civilnet.am/.
On June 4, for the first time, Armenia abstained from voting on a UN resolution that reaffirms the rights of Georgians displaced from South Ossetia and Abkhazia to return to their homes. This decision by Armenia’s government has wide implicatio
Today, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Karabakh, or the Republic of Artsakh, joins the show. Armine Aleksanyan was born in Karabakh and is a graduate of both the Artsakh State University, and the Diplomatic Academy of London at University of Wes
Pashinyan’s revolutionary economic program - as he calls it - promises radical growth in the next five years. At the one year mark of Armenia’s Velvet Revolution, we are taking a look at Armenia’s economic future. Peter Liakhov, a Yerevan-based
We are again looking at the impact of the 2016 April War that took place between the Karabakh Defense Army, backed by Armenia, and the Azerbaijani Army. Emil Sanamyan, reporter and fellow at the Institute of Armenian Studies at the University o
This week, we’ll be looking back at the Four Day War which took place in April 2016 between Armenia and Azerbaijan. We’ll try to understand its impact beyond those four days, especially in the most immediately affected and still vulnerable area
On the morning of April 2, 2016 the Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army reported violent clashes across the entire line of contact with Azerbaijan. This week also marks the one year anniversary of the start of the Velvet Revolution. Armenia Unlocked
A bit of news from Armenia, Russia, and Kazakhstan. And, we talk to Anna Hess Sargsyan from the Center for Security Studies in Switzerland about Karabakh. The biggest stories and ideas — from Armenia and the region — in less than 15 minutes. AR
This episode is a brief review of Armenia’s energy sector - from energy efficiency, to energy savings, to old and new methods, as well as geopolitical and international factors. The biggest stories and ideas — from Armenia and the region — in l
An in-depth conversation about the environmental policies of the post-revolutionary Armenian government. PoliTalks with host Eric Hagopian is brought to you by CivilnetTV.  For more information, visit: www.civilnet.am/
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan returns from first official visit to Iran. Azerbaijan sentences an Armenian citizen to 20 years in prison. Timothy Straight, the Honorary Consul of Finland and Norway in Armenia who also has social entrepreneurshi
After days of heated debate, Armenia’s National Assembly has adopted a new government program. The U.S. State Department has criticized Armenia’s mission to Syria that includes experts, doctors, deminers, and a 83-member group to ensure their s
As formal and informal meetings between Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders carry on, CivilNet continues the conversation on Karabakh and the peace process. This time, with a former peace negotiator - Ambassador Carey Cavanaugh. The biggest storie
Today’s episode is a review of migration numbers and attitudes towards migration in Armenia. What were the trends? What are the trends? What are the attitudes about both out-migration and in-migration? And how has the “velvet revolution” impact
On January 14, Armenia’s newly elected parliament – the 7th in the history of Independent Armenia -- began the first session. And, On January 16, Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov and Foreign Minister of Armenia Zohrab Mnatsakany
Armenia’s Central Electoral Commission has released the names of people who will become deputies in the new parliament. And, Lene Wettlenad, who has been heading the Russia department and covering Armenia for the Norwegian Helsinki Committee si
Now that Armenia’s parliamentary elections are over, it's time to unpack Armenia-Russia relations in this new era. Washington D.C.-based journalist Emil Sanamyan joins the show. The biggest stories and ideas — from Armenia and the region — in l
Armenians have cast their votes and elected a new parliament. As most expected, Nikol Pashinyan’s My Step Alliance took the majority of votes, just over 70 percent. So, what comes next? The biggest stories and ideas — from Armenia and the regio
Yesterday, all eyes were on the great Armenian debate. All the top candidates of all of the parties running in the December 9 parliamentary election participated. And this was a first for the country. Joining from Montreal is Alex Sardar, The C
On December 9, Armenians will head to the polls to elect a new parliament. We are taking a closer look at campaigns and voter behavior in the country. Joining the podcast are American political consultant Eric Hacopian, currently in Armenia, as
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