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Armenia’s Velvet Revolution: How should the Diaspora respond?

Posted on April 21, 2018 by dgrigorian1

On April 17, 2018, Serge Sargsyan—who occupied the position of Armenia’s President for two terms since 2008—was chosen by Armenia’s parliament to be the new Prime Minister with enhanced executive powers. This was made possible by the Constitution of 2015, … Continue reading →

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From Pedophilia to Election Fraud and Political Prisoners: Could Ignoring These Horrible Things Really Advance US Interests?

Posted on February 4, 2018 by dgrigorian1

A recent article by New York Times based on an investigative report about child sexual abuse by the Afghan security forces shook even the most ardent supporters of the US action in that volatile country. According to that report, systemic … Continue reading →

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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Armed Standoff in Yerevan on July 17-31, 2016

Posted on December 31, 2016 by 0bserver

The biggest political event of the passing 2016 in Armenia undoubtedly was the takeover by a group of gunmen of a large police compound in downtown Yerevan in July. The events that followed revealed amply the scale and the severity … Continue reading →

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The Kremlin’s Grip and Armenia’s Slide toward Dictatorship

Posted on November 5, 2016 by 0bserver

by David Grigorian, Co-founder and Senior Fellow (re-printed from PONARS Eurasia Blog) If there is a part of the world where Russia’s dominance is obvious, it is Armenia. The aftermath of the late July events in Armenia risk pushing the … Continue reading →

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