Category Archives: Guest Blogger

The Authoritarian Game: New Constitutions and Old Tricks in Armenia and Russia’s Near Abroad

Posted on January 28, 2016 by 0bserver

By Andrew Novo On December 6, 2015 Armenians went to the polls to vote in a referendum on proposed constitutional changes. These changes which would transform Armenia’s presidential system to a parliamentary republic based on Cabinet rule. While innocuously painted … Continue reading →

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Diffusion of Development: Where is Armenia?

Posted on March 14, 2015 by 0bserver

by Ani Harutyunyan, Guest Blogger One of the key determinants of economic performance of a country is the level of its technological advancement. Technological innovations, however, are highly concentrated. More than 80 percent of the world’s research and development (R&D) … Continue reading →

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UWC Dilijan: Western Education Brought Home

Posted on January 29, 2015 by 0bserver

In August 2014, a new United World Colleges (UWC) campus opened its doors in Armenia’s northern city of Dilijan. by Eliza Tayan, Guest Blogger The UWC Dilijan will offer post-graduate education with a range of specializations. From the start, the … Continue reading →

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