Protests in Iran’s History In Iran, any protest, in the field of analysis — both Iranian and international — becomes an occasion for two main narratives: “The protests are about social, economic, and individual freedoms, but they are not against the Islamic Republic,” and, “The protests are about social, economic, and individual freedoms as a […]
Political polarization is the displacement of social diversity from the political arena, replacing it with a categorical division of “us versus them.” This model becomes the main principle by which the political field is structured and the core subject of political debate—both in form and in substance. All other issues become secondary, and their solutions […]
In the context of modern states, questions concerning the state and religion, as well as separation of state and church, encompassing both political and legal dimensions, have been a subject of scholarly and public debate in democratic world for about two centuries now. Scholars have developed a range of classification models to describe the relationship […]
The Armenian Minister of Defense’s address summarizing the results of 2025 overall gives the impression of a managerial report on the administration of a large state institution. Almost all key theses are built around finances and social programs, while issues of armaments, military equipment, combat training, and operational thinking remain on the periphery. A brief […]
During the latest wave of the civil war in Syria, which began on November 27, 2024, the pro-Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) refused to fight on the side of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Pro-government forces loyal to Assad attempted to involve Kurdish formations in coordinating actions and defending key areas, particularly in Aleppo. However, the Kurdish […]
By Tigran Grigoryan As the 2026 parliamentary elections draw closer, every sphere of Armenia’s public life is gradually turning into an instrument of domestic political struggle. This politicization has extended even to traditionally unifying moments, including the festive season. Accordingly, many of the negative trends observed throughout 2025 found clear expression in Prime Minister Nikol […]
Main Support Programs In 2025, the support programs for residents forcibly displaced from Artsakh underwent changes. The largest mid-term program, which provided compensation for rent and utility expenses under the formula of 40,000 + 10,000 AMD, was significantly revised. As of April 1, 2025, the composition of beneficiaries changed: instead of all refugees without […]
The year 2025 became another year of proclaimed reforms, modernization, and important military-political steps for the Armenian Armed Forces. Despite difficult conditions—both external and internal—the army has continued to make certain efforts to strengthen its capabilities, optimize its structure, and adapt to new realities. Defense cooperation: France, India, and strategic partnerships Armenia is actively developing […]
By Tigran Grigoryan In recent days, the confrontation between Armenia’s ruling party and the Armenian Apostolic Church has reached a new level of escalation. On December 17, a group of bishops–who had earlier publicly demanded the resignation of Catholicos Karekin II and had also met with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan–issued a statement calling on the […]
