Vilayet Armenia? The internal war on the Church and national sovereignty
By now, it is clear that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s recent attacks on the Armenian Apostolic Church are neither spontaneous nor merely political—they are deliberate, targeted and strategically...
View ArticleSt. Astvatsatsin Church: From ruins to bloom
About two kilometers from my home stands a second house—one incredibly dear to me. It is a place overflowing with boundless love, unwavering warmth and an indescribable sense of peace. Here, I am...
View ArticleHaigazian University celebrates 70 years at Beirut’s Phoenicia Hotel
Going up the stairs tonight reminds me of the entrance stairs at Haigazian University. In the Grand Ballroom of the Phoenicia Hotel, familiar faces greet me. Lamps project colorful lights into a...
View ArticleArmenian authorities target businessman Samvel Karapetyan amid church dispute
YEREVAN—Armenian authorities have escalated their crackdown on government critics, with security forces conducting a raid Tuesday evening at the Yerevan residence of prominent businessman Samvel...
View ArticleThe Region in Brief
Artsakh The Council for the Protection of the Rights of Artsakh Armenians continues its regional outreach to displaced Artsakh residents now living across Armenia. As part of this effort, community...
View ArticleBaku’s UFC debut: Global sporting platform hijacked to whitewash genocide
WASHINGTON—On June 21st, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to make its debut in Baku, Azerbaijan—a historic first for the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization. But behind the...
View ArticleA small plot of land: Memories of a 12-year-old son
Images by Ani Gevorgyan Editor’s note: This interview is the third of five in a series conducted by Shushan Papazyan and Ani Gevorgyan documenting the stories of children killed by Azerbaijani...
View ArticleUK parliamentarians back Swiss Peace Initiative on Nagorno-Karabakh
LONDON—In a significant show of international support, U.K. Members of Parliament Jim Shannon and Lord Alton of Liverpool issued a joint statement Tuesday on behalf of the All-Party Parliamentary Group...
View ArticleHow would the Israel-Iran war impact Armenia’s security?
Regional dimensions of the war On June 13, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the launch of Operation Rising Lion, aimed at striking Iran’s nuclear facilities and missile...
View ArticleGenEd welcomes 2025 Teacher Fellows
Fifteen U.S. high school teachers have been selected to participate in the 2025 GenEd Teacher Fellowship Program. The two-phased program includes a 10-day intensive professional development training in...
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