Since July 17, unlawful mass detentions have become common in Armenia. Despite concurring stories of power abuse by the police and the National Security Services, the issue has not been adequately evaluated by human and civil rights organizations. Canadian-Armenian actress and producer Arsinee Khanjian speaks to Civilnet about her own detention, which invited international media attention to the ongoing issue and highlights the extent of the developing human rights crises in the country.
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Hanna Notte: Russian Adaptations in Foreign Statecraft Since the Invasion
Hanna Notte, an expert on Russian foreign and security policy, gave a lecture on Russia-Turkey relations and their repercussions for the South Caucasus and Middle East. Hanna Notte is a Senior Research Associate at the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation and a Senior Associate (non-resident) in the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at the Center for Strategic & International Studies in Washington, D.C. The lecture was given at an international symposium on Russia organized by the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey in Yerevan and Tsaghkadzor, Armenia, on July 2-12, 2023.
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Lessons from Ukraine for Armenia’s Military Overhaul
Lt Colonel Glen Grant has witnessed militaries transformed by war. The veteran British Army officer is a featured speaker at the 2023 Yerevan Security Summit now, and advises Ukraine in countering Russian aggression. In this exclusive discussion with Civilnet, host Patrick Elliott talks to Lt. Grant about his hard-earned insights on how Armenia can strengthen defense through reforms mirroring those that bolstered Ukraine. Key lessons on rapid adoption, low-cost force multipliers, and resilient defense strategies are covered.
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Who are the Russian owners of Armenian mines
By Ani Avetisyan The mining industry plays a significant role in Armenia’s economy, accounting for over 30% of the country’s total exports. Armenia’s metal mines are the most lucrative, and the mining companies are one of the country’s biggest taxpayers. But the industry is heavily politicized from the environmental side and dependent on foreign – primarily Russian – investors on the other. The Russian business and political elite have had long-term interests in Armenia’s mining industry, and they’ve managed to take ownership of large portions of the country’s important mines. The dependence on Russian investment has left Armenia’s economy vulnerable […]
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Aliyev’s War Against The West
In this week’s episode of Insights, host Eric Hacopian covers Aliyev’s escalating rhetoric against the West. Meanwhile, relations between the US and Azerbaijan show signs of strain while new weapons flow to Armenia through Georgia. Has Aliyev overplayed his hand? And could floodgates opening for Yerevan signal a fundamental shift in the regional balance of power? Tune in for insight and analysis on this pivotal moment.
