Armenia finds itself in a complete blockade


Why does Armenia leave itself out of regional and larger economic and energy mega projects? They can be both economically beneficial and strengthen the country's geopolitical positions and ensure security. Today, as the world becomes Asia-centric, we are shifting the political vector to the West. Thus, is Armenia "opening up" or, on the contrary, "enclaving"? Why does Turkey need the "Zangezur Corridor" so much and whose project is it a part of? Anna Sargsyan discussed the topic with energy security expert, doctor of political sciences, professor Vahe Davtyan. 

Territorial, but whose integrity?


There are 3 power centers in our region: Turkey, Russia and Iran.
 
The main partner of the West here is Turkey, which acts directly against Armenia. The West is ready to support Armenia to counter threats from Russia and Iran, but Armenia is not threatened by Russia and Iran, but by Turkey and Azerbaijan. Actually, it is Turkey's agenda.
 
What does diversification of foreign policy mean? Anna Sargsyan discussed the topic with candidate of historical sciences Sergey Melkonyan.

Why are war and defeat inevitable?


The main narrative of the political authorities after the war is that the events happening with Armenia are inevitable. For example, handing over the enclaves is inevitable because the Armenian side is weak. The government presents this weakness as an objective reality, but in reality it is a consequence of poor management and mismanagement of resources. There is a way to change the situation: effective management.
 
Anna Sargsyan discussed with Vahram Martirosyan, founder director of "Zangi" company, the difficult situation created around Armenia and the possibilities to get out of it.

How do the people of Artsakh live in Armenia?


The Caucasian Research Resource Center conducted and published a study on the integration of forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. It is noteworthy that our compatriots have found themselves in the status of "familiar foreigners" in Armenia. Anna Sargsyan discussed the topic with the authors of the study, Lilit Yezekyan and Mariam Babayan, who was also displaced from Artsakh after the 2020 war.

We are not ineligible, but we are at risk


"Artsakh. endangered heritage" trilingual picture book, which includes the Armenian historical-architectural heritage left in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan as a result of the 44-day war was published. Azerbaijan is now planning to destroy the Armenian trace at the state level.
Is the work of scientists used enough to protect the cultural and political rights of the Armenian people against Azerbaijani crimes? Anna Sargsyan discussed the topic with Raffi Kortoshyan, deputy director of the Foundation for the Study of Armenian Architecture.

We are not weak, but we do not realize our strength


If Armenia continues to meet Azerbaijan's demands, it will very quickly self-dissolve, like the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. Why? We are offered peace, cooperation, prosperity, aren't we? Anna Sargsyan discussed the topic with political scientist Saro Saroyan.

 

Not scared, but disoriented


The question where is our intelligentsia today has a simple answer: where we sent it: the suburbs and "Vernisage". What kind of society are we today? Are we under the influence of fear or are we simply undecided on what to do, what kind of state to build? What has the Artsakh conflict changed in our national behavior? Anna Sargsyan discussed the topic with YSU professor, sociologist, political scientist Artur Atanesyan.

Why does Armenia question its existence?


For quite some time now, the words state and motherland have a stable place in our daily hot news, but always with a question mark. Why does the state official of the Republic of Armenia question the meaning of the existence of the state? If the reason is the defeat in the war, then it will be done by the enemy. We are discussing with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Vahagn Melikyan. Anna Sargsyan conducts the conversation.

2023 at the "Third Millennium" Pavilion


Current issues of national and state life in 2023. in the course of it, discussions were held with more than 40 experts, specialists in international law and international relations, political scientists, clergy and ethnographers. The conversations were summarized in one video,

 

The Abbot forcibly displaced from Dadivank


After the announcement of November 9, 2020, the Karvachar region of Artsakh also came under the armed control of Azerbaijan. Except for Dadivank, where Russian peacekeeping troops were deployed and the security and operation of the ancient Armenian monastic complex was guaranteed. In 2023, as a result of the ethnic cleansing of the Artsakh Armenians by the Azerbaijani side, the clergy of Dadivank were also forcibly deported. Our interlocutor is Abbot Derenik Sahakyan, who was forced to leave Dadivank as the last. Anna Sargsyan conducts the conversation.

Forced displacement in the system of international law


What is the difference between forcibly displaced person and refugee status? Why can't the people of Artsakh be considered refugees? What process of legal responsibility can be initiated in international courts in case of violation of the rights of Artsakh citizens subjected to forced deportation? We discuss the topic with Armine Tigranyan, an international cultural heritage expert. Anna Sargsyan conducts the conversation.

The issue of clergy and churches of Artsakh Diocese in extreme conditions


With His Eminence Archbishop Nathan Hovhannisyan, Director of the External Relations and Protocol Department of the Mother See, we discuss the genocidal situation created in Artsakh, possible solutions, the fate of the clergy and spiritual-cultural structures serving in the Artsakh Diocese. Anna Sargsyan conducts the conversation.