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Civilnet sits down with Aren Deyirmenjian, the Armenia Representative of the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA), to discuss their groundbreaking educational initiative. From a unique tuition-free private school in Yerevan to an ambitious community-centric cluster model school launching in the border region of Vardenis, AMAA is creating empowering spaces for vulnerable children and their families. Their goal is to provide children with a holistic education along with healthcare, social services, and spiritual values. 0:00- AMAA's unique holistic model for private education 3:30- Expanding to Vardenis 6:25- Education for the future 9:42- Patriotic education 11:31- Attracting quality educators 13:23- Serving Artsakh refugees 14:38- Measuring impact 17:17- Martial education

Tim Jemal, president of the non-partisan advocacy organization Global ARM, shares how his organization is reshaping U.S. policy toward Armenia through strategic lobbying and bipartisan outreach. He discusses reversing the anti-Armenian narratives promoted by Azerbaijan's big dollar lobbyists and engaging with the Trump administration on strengthening US-Armenia ties, which in turn will enhance Armenia's security and sovereignty. Jemal assesses what's needed for the Armenian-American community to finally match its influence with real impact. 0:00- Global ARM’s mission to support Armenia 1:15- Changing the narrative in DC on Armenia 6:30- Armenian-American community underperforming its capabilities 11:30- Relationship with the Trump administration on Armenia 14:07- Azerbaijan’s strategy in DC 17:20- Supporting ARM Global #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

📍 The Zangezur mine, one of Armenia’s largest and most profitable companies, is seeking $12 million in damages from former employees who led a strike earlier this year in protest of what they called low wages and harmful working conditions.📍 Only 6% of the estimated 900,000 Armenians who are expected to submit mandatory income declarations have done so thus far, the latest sign that public opposition to the new filing requirements remains strong.📍 A step-by-step guide to Armenia’s new income declaration system: https://shorturl.at/w83Et#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #civilnetbusiness

In this episode of Insights, host Eric Hacopian focuses on Armenia’s conscription reforms, and asks if it’s the correct approach to solving the military’s many issues. Hacopian breaks down the key changes to the draft law, including new payment tiers to reduce service time and harsher penalties for those who dodge it. He also addresses the lack of trust between the military and the people it protects, and the government’s unwillingness to speak honestly about its failures. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #insightswitherichacopian

📍 Armenia will lift visa requirements for citizens of Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia in a bid to boost tourism and attract more foreign investments.📍 Armenian officials confirmed they are in talks with Georgian counterparts over moves by Tbilisi to block Armenian brandy and wine exports to Russia.📍 Armenia’s gross domestic product expanded by 5.2% year-on-year in the first quarter, the country’s Statistical Committee said, largely in line with expert forecasts.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #civilnetbusiness

In this episode of the CivilNet podcast, political analyst Eric Hacopian covers some of the major developments in Armenia this week. He addresses speculation around Yerevan’s potential inclusion in the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords and explores how the Trump administration may use the platform to reshape the South Caucasus. Hacopian also examines renewed efforts by Russia to reassert influence in Armenia, the political scuffles positioning former president Robert Kocharyan and his son Levon as the face of the opposition, and how rising tensions between India and Pakistan could have unexpected effects on Armenia.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

Author Birgit Kofler joins CivilNet to explore the history and legacy of Operation Nemesis - the covert mission to assassinate the orchestrators of the Armenian Genocide. Drawing from her book _I Have Killed, But I Am Not a Murderer_ , Kofler considers the legal and moral questions surrounding the operation, as well as the broader consequences of genocide denial and impunity. Reflecting on Nemesis as an organized response to the failure of international justice, she explains that while legal frameworks have greatly advanced since that time, they remain fragile in the face of political considerations. 0:00- Why write about Operation Nemesis? 2:49- Approaches to telling the story4:12- Genocide and morality questions of vigilante justice6:48- The dangers of denial10:31- The fragility of 'never again'#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

Dr. Taner Akçam, a renowned Turkish historian and the inaugural director of the Armenian Genocide Research Program of the Promise Armenian Institute at UCLA, joins CivilNet to discuss the need to shift from genocide recognition to restitution in the fight for justice. Following the formal recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the U.S., Akçam argues that the next phase must focus on reparations - particularly the return of looted Armenian cultural artifacts held in American museums. Drawing on the model of Jewish restitution efforts, he outlines how legal avenues can be used to pursue accountability, even when state denial persists.For more with Professor Akçam from his 2025 visit to Armenia, watch: https://youtu.be/HQpiP5dPp08

In this episode of Insights, host Eric Hacopian covers three key developments shaping Armenia's regional and domestic landscape. He begins with the cancelled summit between Israeli and Turkish officials in Baku, examining the deeper strategic divide over the future of Syria, and how it could create opportunities for Armenia. Hacopian also argues why Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s decision to attend the May 9th Victory Day parade in Moscow despite calls from Europe for a boycott is a symbolic move that makes strategic sense for Armenia. Finally, he covers the expansion of additional Wizz Air flights from Europe to Armenia, calling it a welcome step forward while the government lacks a long-term tourism strategy. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #insightswitherichacopian

Global health advocate Pat Garcia-Gonzalez, CEO of The Max Foundation, sits down with CivilNet to reflect on two decades of work in Armenia, highlighting the country’s significant progress in cancer care alongside the critical gaps that persist. She explains how with better education for patient advocacy, reduced stigma, and expanded government health coverage for diagnostics and medication, Armenia can achieve cancer survival rates on par with the world’s most advanced healthcare systems. 0:00- The Max Foundation’s mission in Armenia 2:22- Improvements in cancer care over the past two decades 4:00- Increasing access to cancer medications 5:56- Future focuses for improving cancer care 8:36- Breaking stigmas around cancer and bringing hope #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

📍 A group of civil society organizations and concerned citizens filed a lawsuit challenging the Armenian government’s decision to grant the operator of the long-stalled Amulsar gold mine a $150 million loan guarantee. Lydian did not immediately comment.📍 Armenia’s Central Bank held interest rates unchanged at 6.75%, citing increased global uncertainty amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war.📍 Armenia’s national debt now tops $13.6 billion and is set to approach $14 billion by the end of the year, Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan told reporters.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #civilnetbusiness

In this episode of the CivilNet podcast, commentator Eric Hacopian surveys the political field ahead of the 2026 Armenian parliamentary elections, which will pit Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan against known and possibly yet-to-emerge opposition figures. He discusses the impact that a referendum to change the country’s constitution will have on Pashinyan’s prospects, as well as what it will take for each side to win. He also considers the matters of foreign interference and possible events that could drastically alter the situation. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

This week’s episode of Insights examines the Vatican’s recent hosting of a propaganda event orchestrated by the Azerbaijani regime- part of a broader effort by Baku to erase Armenian heritage in Artsakh. Host Eric Hacopian gives recommendations on how to confront and dismantle Baku’s global lobbying machine, built on corruption, co-opted institutions, and the rebranding of ethnic cleansing. The episode concludes with a breakdown of the Trump administration’s refusal to use the word “genocide” in the April 24 commemoration statement. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #insightswitherichacopian

Dr. Marat Terterov, co-founder of the Brussels Energy Club and the European Geopolitical Forum, discusses the current situation of the European Union’s relations with the South Caucasian countries- Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. He also explains his vision for regional cooperation in the South Caucasus, and the steps needed to discourage conflict and foster stability. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

The 2025 International Ice hockey Federation World Championship returns to Armenia for the first time in 15 years.After being suspended from the Federation in 2010, Armenia has reclaimed its place in the ice hockey scene with Yerevan hosting Division 4 of the Championship. Armenia’s national team also racked up an impressive record during the week-long tournament. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

Due to the war in Côte d'Ivoire, football player Yao Silven Kouassi moved to Armenia. After he was unable to continue his career because of an injury, Silven decided to stay in Armenia and develop a youth football program. He is now a football coach in the Tavush region’s Teghut village, where he is known as Mr. Silven.A cause de la guerre en Côte d'Ivoire, le footballeur Yao Sylvain Kouassi s'est installé en Arménie. Il n'a pas pu poursuivre sa carrière sportive à cause d'une blessure. Sylvain a décidé de rester en Arménie et de développer le football. Il est maintenant entraîneur de football dans le village de Teghut, dans la province de Tavush. Il est connu sous le nom de M. Sylvain.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

📍 Armenia’s business community collected more than 2,300 signatures from entrepreneurs on a petition demanding the government repeal a policy that doubles taxes on small businesses. The changes, which business owners say will lead to mass closures, came into force at the beginning of the year.📍 Armenia’s long-stalled Amulsar gold mine expects to pay some $120 million in taxes every year and create 4,750 direct and indirect jobs once production begins, Lydian Armenia CEO Hayk Aloyan told the Armenpress news agency.📍 A step-by-step guide to Armenia’s new income declaration system: https://shorturl.at/w83Et#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #civilnetbusiness

📍 Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan announced that Armenia is hopeful for a positive outcome regarding the European Union Peace Facility’s proposal to allocate €20 million to the country this year.📍 Amid ongoing pressure from Azerbaijan to amend Armenia’s Constitution, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said yesterday that in his view, the new draft should not include a reference to the 1990 Declaration of Independence. This exact constitutional change is part of Azerbaijan’s demands ahead of the potential signing of a normalization deal between the nations.📍 Vardan Ghukasyan, a mayoral candidate nominated by the Armenian Communist Party, was elected mayor of Gyumri.📍 OPINION | Armenian-Iranian drills send strategic signal amid regional volatility: https://www.civilnet.am/en/news/945310/opinion-armenian-iranian-drills-send-strategic-signal-amid-regional-volatility/ #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #dailyarmenia

In this in-depth interview, internationally renowned expert on the Middle East, Gilles Kepel, explores the complex dynamics of political Islam. He evaluates the future of Iran’s regime in the face of internal struggles and international pressure, and considers what might be a fracture in the close alliance between Turkey and Azerbaijan amid their diverging political-religious paths.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

📍 At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan emphasized cautious optimism in efforts to normalize ties with Turkey and finalize a treaty with Azerbaijan. 📍 Armenian rights groups have asked the government to delegate consular protection of the detainees in Baku to Switzerland, following Azerbaijan’s suspension of the International Committee of the Red Cross from fulfilling the role. 📍 Will lower oil prices fuel aggression from Baku?- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=669tuejcfcI #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #dailyarmenia

On the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, CivilNet’s reporter Arshaluis Mgdesyan had a brief conversation with Serdar Kılıç, Turkey’s Special Envoy for Normalization with Armenia.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

In this episode of Insights, host Eric Hacopian explores the global energy market downturn triggered by the Trump administration tariffs and the potential impact on Armenia and the region. He also covers the wave of protests sweeping Turkey and what it reveals about the deep challenges facing Turkish society. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #insightswitherichacopian

Narek Sukiasyan is a political science lecturer at the American University of Armenia and the author of a chapter in “Broken Shield”, a new volume on the Second Karabakh War published by Newmag. In this interview, he examines the strategic dynamics between Russia and Armenia during and after the 2020 44-Day War. Sukiasyan discusses the long-term misalignment between Moscow and Yerevan, the implications of Russia’s response to the conflict, and the future of Armenian security policy in a changing geopolitical landscape.

📍 The United States imposed a 10% tariff on all imports from Armenia, as President Donald Trump escalates his global trade war. Trade between the two countries amounted to $410 million last year, representing less than 1.5% of Armenia’s total trade.📍 Armenia’s national debt surpassed $13 billion, pushing the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio to more than 53%, according to the latest figures from the Finance Ministry.📍 Armenia collected about $1.4 billion in taxes in the first quarter of the year, marking a year-on-year increase of more than 13%, according to the State Revenue Committee.📍 The Radisson Hotel Group opened its first hotel in Gyumri, Armenia’s second city.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #civilnetbusiness

In this episode of Insights, host Eric Hacopian examines Armenia’s recent parliamentary motion supporting EU membership, considering its symbolic value, political realities, and the misleading narratives surrounding it. He also analyzes Sunday’s mayoral election in Gyumri, Armenia’s second-largest city, critiquing the dysfunction of local politics and the potential implications for next year’s national election. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #insightswitherichacopian

In this episode of the CivilNet podcast, Ani Jilozian, Development Director of the Women’s Support Center NGO in Yerevan, examines the pressing issues surrounding domestic violence in Armenia. She discusses the early grassroots efforts to raise awareness as well as the passage of last year’s constitutional amendments that strengthened legal protections for victims. She also highlights the continuous challenges in bridging the gap between legislation and enforcement. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

Pavel Baev is a political scientist and security expert specializing in Russian military affairs and Eurasian security at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO). He delivered a speech titled ‘Curtailed but Ambitious: Russia’s Role in the South Caucasus’ during the conference “Gathering Storm: Regional Security in the South Caucasus Amid the Global Order Crisis“ organized by the Caucasus Institute in Yerevan on March 21, 2025. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #SecureRegion

In a speech titled ‘The Wider Black Sea Region in the Context of the Global Crisis’, veteran Romanian diplomat and former Ambassador to the Council of Europe Gheorghe Magheru discusses what can be learned about state-building in the South Caucasus from the experiences of the other countries in the wider Black Sea region. Magheru delivered his talk at the conference "Gathering Storm: Regional Security in the South Caucasus Amid the Global Order Crisis" organized by the Caucasus Institute in Yerevan on March 21, 2025. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

In this episode of Insights, Eric Hacopian focuses on the issue of disinformation by Baku and the need for Armenians to be more critical before spreading such news. He gives recent examples of how Azerbaijan tries to control the narrative by purchasing articles in legitimate-sounding outlets and names one of the questionable characters who assists the process. He encourages Armenians to adopt a skeptical lens for all news coming from their country’s enemies, and to go on the media offensive instead of merely reacting to dubious stories. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #insightswitherichacopian

In his talk titled “Armenia in the Meat Grinder of Geopolitics,” political scientist Alexander Iskandaryan discusses the recent dramatic changes to Armenia's foreign policy which have occurred due to external circumstances, while the structure of its domestic has remained unchanged. Iskandaryan delivered the talk at the conference "Gathering Storm: Regional Security in the South Caucasus Amid the Global Order Crisis," organized by the Caucasus Institute in Yerevan on March 21, 2025. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

Dr. Pavel Baev, a professor at the Peace Research Institute in Oslo, is in Yerevan to participate in a conference organized by the Caucasus Institute. The program is entitled “Gathering Storm: Regional Security of the South Caucasus in the Context of the Crisis of the Global Order.” Dr. Baev speaks with CivilNet about Russia’s foreign policy and whether the current geopolitical shifts may see Moscow make a stronger comeback in the South Caucasus. He also assesses Armenia’s western pivot at this moment when the global liberal order appears to be ending under President Donald Trump. 0:00 Introduction0:47 How is the changing world order affecting Russia's foreign policy?5:35 Have Russia's strategic goals in the South Caucasus changed in recent years?9:13 Did Russia see the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh War coming or even facilitate it?10:02 What does Russia make of the ascendent Turkey-Azerbaijan power in the South Caucasus?13:06 Is Armenia's pivot to Europe wise amid the rise of US-Russia cooperation?16:13 What is Russia's future in the South Caucasus?#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #SecureRegion

The American University of Armenia is pioneering a master’s program in multiplatform journalism this June, meant to equip aspiring journalists in the country with the skills to navigate the fast evolving media landscape – tailored to the Armenian context. Dr. Shawn McIntosh, the program’s inaugural chair, talks to CivilNet about the special opportunities the program offers, and explains how strengthening journalism serves Armenia’s national interests. 0:00 What is AUA’s new masters in multiplatform journalism program? 3:04 Describing the program’s curriculum 6:03 Adapting the program to the new technology and the Armenian context7:15 The importance of teaching trauma-informed journalism 8:38 What are the program’s aims in Armenia? 9:58 How fostering good journalism benefits Armenia #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

📍 A free trade deal between the Eurasian Economic Union and Iran will go into effect mid-May, a development observers say could significantly boost Armenia’s economy.📍 Armenia’s Central Bank left interest rates unchanged at 6.75%, citing increased global uncertainty and risks amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war.📍 Armenia issued a $750 million eurobond on the London Stock Exchange as it seeks to manage its growing national debt. The bond matures in 10 years with a 7.1% yield.📍 Officials defended Armenia’s new cryptocurrency regulations, even as firms decried the rules as too onerous and warned they could lead to the sector’s virtual elimination.📍 Interview with Central Bank Deputy Chair Armen Nurbekyan (in Armenian): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK6L_8XlVHI📍 Interview with Bitcoin Armenia’s Eduard Avetisyan (in Armenian): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK2UUIe7RMk#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #civilnetbusiness

Dr. Mustafa Aydin, a professor of international relations at Kadir Has University is in Yerevan to participate in a conference organized by the Caucasus Institute entitled “Gathering Storm: Regional Security of the South Caucasus in the Context of the Crisis of the Global Order.” He speaks with CivilNet about Turkey’s evolving role amid global and regional upheavals, as well as the country’s positioning between the Russia-Ukraine war and conflicts in the Middle East. The discussion focuses on how Turkey views the South Caucasus and, in particular, normalization attempts with Armenia. Aydin emphasizes the importance of people-to-people contact between Turks and Armenians to debunk myths they hold about each other and increase mutual understanding. 0:00 Turkey’s role amid global conflicts 3:42 Turkey and Russia in the South Caucasus 7:13 Political views of the South Caucasus toward Russia 9:06 Why doesn’t Turkey open its border with Armenia? #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

Kolya Stepanyan, a writer and a veteran made a life-changing decision to repatriate to Armenia in 2019 and serve in the military, only to find himself in an all out war and stranded behind enemy lines for 70 days. In this podcast interview with CivilNet, the 2020 Artsakh War survivor shares his story of survival, the bonds that he formed, and how he channeled his emotions into writing his debut novel Where.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

In this episode of Insights, host Eric Hacopian examines why Azerbaijan will never sign a peace agreement with Armenia and how its survival depends on continued conflict. He breaks down the latest tactics used by the Baku regime to stall negotiations, including territorial disputes, constitutional changes, and EU mission contradictions. He also covers the importance of U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz’s unprecedented call for Azerbaijan to release Armenian hostages. Finally, he explores Armenia’s economic successes, from record-breaking banking profits and booming tech exports to key government moves in the mining and gaming industries. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #insightswitherichacopian

International lawyer Karnig Kerkonian discusses Armenia’s approach to normalization and the withdrawal of its international court cases under pressure from Azerbaijan. He warns that sacrificing legal rights for a treaty is akin to Neville Chamberlain’s appeasement of Hitler before World War II. Kerkonian provides insights into the diplomatic failures that led to this moment and the dangerous path ahead if this strategy continues.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

Today’s special report from Daily Armenia covers the end to normalization negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, announced yesterday by the foreign ministries of both countries.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

In this episode of Insights, host Eric Hacopian examines Ruben Vardanyan’s powerful voice message sent from prison. With excerpts from his statement, he details the gravity of Vardanyan’s words, from his condemnation of the show trial against him to his larger reflections on Armenia’s political and societal failures. In Vardanyan’s call for peace, he not only denounces injustice but also recognizes the shared humanity of his captors. This broadcast was recorded before Ruben Vardanyan announced an end to his hunger strike on March 13, 2025.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #insightswitherichacopian

Dr. Vahram Ter-Matevosyan, professor of history at the American University of Armenia, speaks with CivilNet about Armenia’s acceptance of the final provisions of a normalization treaty with Azerbaijan, which was announced today. He discusses whether this is a real breakthrough or another ploy from the Aliyev regime, as well as the many lingering uncertainties that could still derail the process.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

In this special edition of the CivilNet podcast, commentator Eric Hacopian raises the alarm on Azerbaijan’s hidden intentions behind the expulsion of the International Committee of the Red Cross, which he believes is to murder Ruben Vardanyan and the other Armenian hostages who are currently enduring sham trials and torture in Baku. He explains what the Armenian government, international partners, and Armenians throughout the world must urgently do to prevent the worst. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

Basel Issmail is a resident of Armenia with roots in the coastal regions of Syria, where in recent days more than 800 of his fellow Alawis have been massacred by forces with links to the new government, with confirmed casualties continuing to rise. He joined us to give an account of the first-hand accounts of the violence he has been told from those close to him still in the Latakia region and sound the alarm about this ongoing ethnic cleansing. With reports of Armenians having been killed as well, Issmail warns that every minority group in Syria is a potential target. 0:00- Who are the Alawite community in Syria? 2:40- How did the takeover by HTS paramilitary lead to massacres? 5:34- Terrorism being fueled through social media platforms. 6:14- Are other minority groups like Armenians in danger as well?8:18- Why is there very little reporting on the killings?#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

In this episode of Insights, host Eric Hacopian delves into the complex issues surrounding Armenia's proposed constitutional reforms, unpacking the underlying motives and potential implications. He critically examines Prime Minister Pashinyan's "Real Armenia" concept, exposing how the attempts to reframe the narrative around Artsakh and state-building contradict Armenia's interests. Hacopian then analyzes the broader context of the constitutional debate, highlighting how Azerbaijan's demands and the government's political calculations are shaping the reform process.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #insightswitherichacopian

Dr. Gurgen Petrossian, lecturer at Friedrich-Alexander-University and chairman of the German-Armenian Lawyers’ Association, talks to CivilNet about the uncertain future of Armenia's cases at international courts, at a time when Armenian prisoners are suffering in Baku. He says the torture and dehumanization currently being inflicted upon them by the Azerbaijani state as they undergo sham trials is a form of psychological warfare directed against all Armenians. He suggests actions for the Armenian government and other nations to address this atrocity, and to strengthen the system of international justice at a time when it has come under unprecedented attacks.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

In this episode of the CivilNet podcast, political analyst Eric Hacopian breaks down the geopolitical shockwaves following the explosive meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He explains the Trump administration’s foreign policy approach behind the drama, what it will mean for Europe and the NATO alliance, and how Armenia can navigate this unpredictable moment. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

In this episode, host Patrick Elliott sits down with Larisa Hovannisian, the founder of Teach For Armenia, to explore the organization's efforts to deliver quality education in the country's remote and underserved communities. Hovhannisian shares insights on the unique challenges facing rural schools, the government's ongoing education reforms, and the gaps between the current system and the skills needed for the modern Armenian economy. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

This week's Insights covers the situation of Armenian hostages in Azerbaijani custody, who are being forcibly administered banned psychotropic substances in a sinister attempt to extract false confessions. Host Eric Hacopian also delves into the first-ever threat assessment report compiled by Armenia's Foreign Intelligence Services, providing a comprehensive analysis of the evolving national security landscape. Additionally, the episode examines the latest fertility rate data released by Armenia's National Statistical Committee, offering a glimpse into the country's demographic challenges.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #insightswitherichacopian

In this Civilnet interview, former Turkish Member of Parliament Garo Paylan provides an insider's perspective on the rapidly deteriorating human rights situation and democratic backsliding under President Erdogan's increasingly authoritarian rule. Paylan, a prominent Armenian-Turkish minority voice, offers insights on the elusive path towards reconciliation between Armenians and Turks, the high-stakes implications of opening the Armenia-Turkey border, and the legacy of his friend Hrant Dink, the slain Armenian-Turkish journalist. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

«Ես չեմ հասկանում պատերազմի արագ գեղարվեստականացումը»- ասում է արձակագիր Արամ Պաչյանը։ ՍիվիլՆեթի Հասմիկ Հովհաննիսյանի հետ Պաչյանը զրուցել է պատերազմից հետո ստեղծվող գրականության, բռնության գեղարվեստականացման և Ֆեյսբուքում ծնվող նոր գրականության մասին։

Что такое посттравматическое стрессовое расстройство (ПТСР), когда оно возникает и как его лечить? На эту тему Аня Еганян беседует с психологом и магистром психологии Ани Абрамян.

00:30 Что такое ПТСР? В чем отличие травмы и ПТСР?

01:37 Как проявляется ПТСР? Какие у него симптомы?

02:55 У всех ли в одной и той же ситуации будет ПТСР?

05:30 Как ПТСР влияет на жизнь?

06:28 Как работают с ПТСР?

07:33 От ПТСР психика ребенка легче, в отличие от взрослого?

10:20 Что такое КПТСР?

10:55 Как можно предотвратить КПТСР?

11:25 Чем КПТСР отличается от ПТСР?

12:30 Как работать с КПТСР?