Business – CIVILNET
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Pashinyan’s Sovereignty Illusion: Losing Karabakh, Finding Armenia?
Business – CIVILNET On June 19, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made yet another controversial statement, claiming: “We didn’t lose Nagorno-Karabakh; we found the Republic of Armenia.” In any democracy, a remark that frames a national tragedy as a political achievement would provoke fierce debate. In Armenia, it reveals a deeper crisis: the normalization of post-truth politics as a tool to evade responsibility and reshape public perception. Pashinyan’s remark reflects a consistent effort over the past several years to absolve the current government of responsibility for the 2020 defeat, while simultaneously constructing a myth of sovereignty born from loss. The […]
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British parliament members endorse Swiss-led Artsakh peace initiative
Business – CIVILNET In a significant show of international support, members of the United Kingdom Parliament have issued a joint statement endorsing the Swiss Peace Initiative on Nagorno-Karabakh. The statement, released by MP Jim Shannon (DUP) of the House of Commons and Lord David Alton of the House of Lords, reflects the views of more than 110 British parliamentarians who are part of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on International Freedom of Religion or Belief (APPG FoRB). The Swiss-led initiative, ratified by Switzerland’s parliament in March 2025, seeks to establish an international peace forum to facilitate open dialogue between Azerbaijan and […]
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Indian student recounts evacuating Iran through Armenia
Business – CIVILNET By Minahil Arif “I’ve always felt safe in Iran before the recent tensions started. In fact, I love Iran—after India, it feels like a second home to me,” Tamheed Ulislam, 24, told CivilNet. A student at the Urmia University of Medical Sciences, he is among dozens of Indian nationals who fled after crossing the Iran-Armenia border. As tensions reach a boiling point between Israel and Iran, foreign governments are seeking emergency exits for nationals stranded in both countries. The Armenia-Iran border has been crowded since the attacks, with the flow of hundreds of Iranian citizens arriving in […]
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Who wants Iran destroyed & why?
Business – CIVILNET In this episode of Insights, host Eric Hacopian covers the geopolitical shock of Israel’s attack on Iran, and what the unfolding war means for Armenia. Hacopian outlines the key developments, including the purported use of Azerbaijani territory for Israeli drone strikes, the likely goals behind the attacks, and the potential for a wider regional conflict. He also examines how Iran’s instability could affect Armenia’s security, economy, and border situation, raising concerns about delayed imports, possible refugee flows, and increased threats from Azerbaijan.
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Armenia-Iran Border: Iranians Speak About War and Their Families
Business – CIVILNET “We have complicated this simple life.” The flow of Iranian citizens to Armenia continues. Uncertainty, loved ones left on the other side of the border, and an emptying Tehran: this is how Iranians who have crossed the Agarak checkpoint describe the situation. Some, despite obstacles, are going in the other direction- returning to Iran to be with their relatives.
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Pashinyan’s Vendetta: The Weaponization of State Power
Business – CIVILNET Op-ed by Karen Harutyunyan, editor-in-chief Today, shortly after midnight, the Armenian court ordered the two-month pre-trial detention of Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan. The search of his home, his arrest, and the subsequent detention all took place in less than 48 hours, effectively under the direct guidance of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. How it unfolded On Tuesday morning, Karapetyan gave an interview expressing support for the Armenian Apostolic Church and the Catholicos, whom Prime Minister Pashinyan has effectively declared war on and seeks to dethrone. “If the politicians fail, then we will intervene in our own way,” Karapetyan […]
