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Institute director Salpi Ghazarian and Focus on Karabakh editor Emil Sanamyan speak with Dr. Sergey Markedonov, a political scientist specializing in conflicts, nationalism and nation building in the post-Soviet space and a researcher at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations. Civilnet's editor-in-chief Karen Harutyunyan also joins in to talk about the attitudes expressed in Russia concerning the conflict in Karabakh/Artsakh and the subsequent deployment of Russian peacekeepers in the region, as well as on the perceptions of those Russian attitudes in Armenia and the long term outlook beyond the five-year peacekeeping agreement.

Visit the Institute's Youtube page to watch the conversation on video or listen to it in Armenian.

For more, visit armenian.usc.edu. 

Institute Director Salpi Ghazarian and Focus on Karabakh editor Emil Sanamyan speak with Karen Harutyunyan, editor-in-chief of Civilnet,​ who joined the conversation from Yerevan, along with Anush Ghavalyan from Stepanakert. The discussion raises questions about the post-war situation on the roads connecting Armenia and Karabakh, or Artsakh, and the daily challenges of residents returning to life and a new normal there.

Visit the Institute's Youtube page to watch the conversation on video or listen to it in Armenian.

For more, visit armenian.usc.edu. 

The Institute presents audio of ARMENIA AND AZERBAIJAN AT WAR - a series of public conversations with scholars, journalists, and government officials to give context to ongoing escalation in Artsakh/Karabakh.

The second series in the conversation, entitled “Turkey & Russia — Friend or Foe?” features Institute Director Salpi Ghazarian; Prof. Robert English of the USC Department of Political Science and International Relations; Cengiz Çandar, Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the Stockholm University Institute for Turkish Studies; Russia analyst and journalist Anna Arutunyan; Karen Harutyunyan, editor-in-chief of CivilNet.am; and Emil Sanamyan, analyst and editor of the Institute’s Focus on Karabakh platform.

For more, visit armenian.usc.edu.

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 of Israel-built combat drones, this is now the most extensive fighting since April War of 2016. 

The latest moves are continuation of the efforts by both sides to improve their positions on the border between the two countries, particularly in the mountainous areas of Tavush in Armenia's northeast. 

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 despite an environmental impact assessment report that warns of significant impact to the environment. Peter Liakhov, English section editor of Tbilisi-based Open Caucasus Media joins the show.

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Journalism from Los Angeles to Yerevan – For over 30 years, Apo Boghigian was the editor-in-chief of Asbarez, a daily bilingual Armenian newspaper in L.A. This month, he assumes the directorship of the Civilitas Foundation, and its media outlet CivilNet, in Armenia. Boghigian speaks to Institute Director and Civilitas co-founder Salpi Ghazarian, about his lifelong career in journalism and his new role.

To learn more about the USC Institute of Armenian Studies, visit http://armenian.usc.edu.

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 Armenia as well as an adjunct lecturer at the American University of Armenia. He has earned an MBA from Harvard University.

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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 ministry of the diaspora will be incorporated directly into the office of the Prime Minister and a position for a High Commissioner of Diaspora Affairs was created. The first person to hold this position is Zareh Sinanyan, appointed on June 14.

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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.

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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 implications – it’s a gesture of friendship towards Georgia, but it also exposes the critical geopolitical realities, number one being the issue of Russia influencing not just Armenia’s vote at the UN but also Armenia’s place in the international community.

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 security. The mission arrived in Syria on February 8. 

The biggest stories and ideas — from Armenia and the region — in less than 15 minutes. ARMENIA UNLOCKED, a podcast from CivilNet TV, brings you reporting and analysis from specialists around the world.   

For more, visit: www.civilnet.am/

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 Chief Innovation Officer at CIVICUS World Alliance for Citizen Participation, and long-time civic activist and resident of Armenia.

The biggest stories and ideas — from Armenia and the region — in less than 15 minutes.

ARMENIA UNLOCKED, a podcast from CivilNet TV, brings you reporting and analysis from specialists around the world.   

For more, visit: www.civilnet.am/