Although Armenia and Turkey re-engaged in a process of normalising their relations at the end of 2021, this is taking place almost exclusively at a formal level, via the two special representatives (Ruben Rubinyan and Serkar Kiliç). The participation of civil society, an essential link in this type of process, is almost completely lacking, unlike […]
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During a recent episode of “Democracy Now,” Anna Ohanyan, a professor of political science and international relations at Stonehill College, shed light on the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the South Caucasus and its implications for the region. Post-war periods are fragile, as they either move a conflict region towards sustainable peace or to the next
From 26 to 28 May 2023, the second Media Festival was held in Yerevan, organised by EVN Report. The event brought together local and international media professionals to share their experience and expertise, while highlighting the essential role of journalists in the democratisation of Armenian society. Participants from France included Ariane Chemin, essayist and senior
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Azerbaijani and Armenian women are increasingly committed to peace in the region. Women, especially young women, deplore the fact that men have been over-represented in peace talks for decades and see this as a barrier to peace. Focus on four of these activists. Number 1: Leyla (name changed at the request of the interviewee). After
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The first Global Armenian Summit ended on Sunday 31 October in Yerevan. For four days, representatives of the Armenian diaspora and local partners discussed the most pressing challenges and strategic issues for Armenia’s security. It was an opportunity for Armenia and the diaspora to identify priorities and develop a common roadmap for future cooperation. The Director
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In an article published in “Le Monde”, intellectuals and politicians including Clémentine Autain, François-Xavier Bellamy, Valérie Boyer, Annette Becker and Olivier Faure express their alarm at Europe’s passivity in the face of Azerbaijan’s offensive on the Republic of Armenia. On September 13, Azerbaijan launched a multi-directional offensive against the territory of the Republic of Armenia. This event
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The Artsakh War of 2020 has highlighted a number of myths and misconceptions in Armenia and among Armenians about the West. This article by Taline Papazian, published on July 22 by EVN Report, revisits some of these misconceptions, discusses the need to reassess relations with the West while highlighting the scope of current Western engagement
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On July 28, five young veterans of the 44-day war, all beneficiaries of the Insurance Foundation for Servicemen (IFS), tied the last knots of a special carpet. Armenia Peace Initiative, which supports the IFS, was also present at the carpet cutting ceremony. The “Knot for․․․” action launched in June 2021 by the IFS and Megeryan
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Seda Shahnazaryan, left, accompanied by the Relq team at the school’s graduation ceremony. Because of the 44-day war, Seda Shahnazaryan, 37, a refugee from Artsakh, lost everything: her home, her job and her brother. Traumatised by this shocking turn in her life, Séda fell into a deep depression until one day she discovered Relq, the
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