I have included some personal anecdotes and general observations in this column.

On September 8, Armenia’s political discourse sank to a new low when Artur Hovhannisyan, secretary of the ruling Civil Contract faction, launched a personal and sexist attack against opposition MP Taguhi Tovmasyan. #democracywatch @tigartsakh.bsky.social

In this op-ed for OC Media, I explain how Nikol Pashinyan is attempting to portray the greatest catastrophe in recent Armenian history as a strategic success and opportunity, trying to avoid responsibility. I also discuss the evolution of these narratives.

In this interview with Radio Free Europe's Armenian Service, published a couple of days ago, I discuss not only Lavrov's visit to Armenia but also the joint Azerbaijan-Iran military drills held in Nagorno-Karabakh. Read the English transcript.

I wrote a few words about Lavrov’s visit to Armenia—what it tells us about the current state of Armenia-Russia relations and how it fits into Yerevan’s increasingly situational and reactive foreign policy amid a volatile international environment.

Russia’s renewed nuclear energy push in Armenia signals growing concern over Yerevan’s broader diversification efforts. I break down Moscow’s reaction in this short RFE/RL interview. Read the English transcript.

Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff stated that Armenia and Azerbaijan could join the Abraham Accords. I delve into his statement in this week’s episode of my CivilNet podcast. Read the English transcript.

Following the March 29 rally organized by displaced Artsakh Armenians in Yerevan’s Freedom Square, the Armenian authorities and their affiliated media have continued a sustained campaign of hate speech and defamation against the participants. #DemocracyWatch @tigartsakh.bsky.social

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It's April Fools' Day in Armenia, and I've written an essay on political satire as a powerful tool against propaganda. I share how one of my tweets helped debunk a disinformation narrative and the story behind the launch of the Strangled pigeon twitter account. Enjoy!

My comment for CivilNet on the Rubio-Pashinyan phone call. www.civilnet.am/en/news/8245...

In my latest Democracy Watch piece, I discuss the concerning trend of Armenia's ruling party officials making sexist and offensive remarks about journalists and government critics, all without facing any accountability.

Discussed the finalization of the peace treaty text with Vadim Dubnov (RFE/RL) and exiled Azerbaijani analyst Rauf Mirkadyrov. Mirkadyrov's views on the process do not differ much from Azerbaijan's official stance. Read the English transcript of the discussion.

In this policy recommendation, RCDS analyst Aram Tadevosyan summarizes the key problems in refugee support and integration discussed during our February conference and presents policy solutions.

This funding crisis is like the COVID of the nonprofit world. At first, you think it will pass you by, but nope—it hits. Then, you adapt to the new reality, hoping you'll emerge stronger and with immunity.

This is such a shame. Georgian Institute of Public Affairs admitted a refugee from NK, only to declare months later that her Artsakh State University diploma is not recognized. Dozens of students with the same diploma have studied at the world's top universities.

I spoke with Azatutyun (RFE/RL) on Friday about the peace treaty. Given the latest unfortunate news, I can only hope that Azatutyun finds a way to continue its vital work, as it remains an indispensable outlet in Armenia. Read the English transcript:

If Radio Free Europe's Armenian service shuts down, it will deal a huge blow to the entire Armenian media landscape. The space for independent journalism will shrink even further, deepening polarization and limiting access to credible information. We are witnessing truly dark times.

In my latest CivilNet podcast, I take a closer look at the finalized peace treaty text between Armenia and Azerbaijan, exploring its implications, potential risks, and what lies ahead. Read the English transcript.

A must-read piece from @tigartsakh.bsky.social Through the deliberate erasure of entire neighborhoods and villages, and the settlement of people with no connection to these places, the Aliyev regime seeks not only to seize physical space but also to manipulate the collective memory of the region.

I have written a quick piece on what today’s announcement about the agreement on the peace treaty text means, what to expect, and what not to expect.

Recently, Ilham Aliyev visited the Aygestan/Baluja village in Nagorno-Karabakh, where Azerbaijan has settled over 100 families with no connection to the area. In this deeply personal piece, I reflect on what the village means for my identity.

RCDS analyst Eduard Arakelyan has been following Azerbaijan for years. He is also fluent in Azerbaijani. Read his take on Baku’s decision to expel multiple international organizations and media outlets.

'Both European institutions and individual states should condemn the trial instead of merely calling for a fair process.'

In our new podcast episode, we discuss how Baku is attempting to weaponize the sham trials of Armenian POWs against Armenia, what Yerevan could have done, what it should do now, and how the Armenian public should respond. Read the English transcript. buymeacoffee.com/tigartsakh/a...

An ICRC spokesperson confirmed to Civilnet that they had been made aware of of the Azerbaijani government’s intentions for the ICRC to close the delegation in Azerbaijan. My comments: www.civilnet.am/en/news/8207...

My RCDS colleague Aram Tadevosyan has written an important piece on anti-Karabakh narratives in Armenia and how to counter them.

As the Armenian government largely stayed silent on the sham trial of Armenian POWs in Baku, Azerbaijan weaponized the process to escalate its allegations against Armenia and justify its increasingly aggressive policies.

In this piece, originally published on CivilNet, I argue that the second Trump presidency should prompt a shift in the Armenian government’s foreign policy thinking, which has largely focused on securing international support. buymeacoffee.com/tigartsakh/t...