Armenia

Small parties in Armenia face numerous challenges, including limited resources, a narrow economic base, unequal access to media, a personalist party tradition, and barriers to political inclusion. Despite these obstacles, they can still play a vital role in post-election coalitions and contribute to the development of democratic and inclusive governance.

From July 13 to July 16, 2023, the Heinrich Boell Foundation Yerevan Office – South Caucasus Region organized its biennial summer school Green Lab, this time focused on environmental colonialism.

Historian and former politician Mikayel Zolyan talks about what has changed in Armenia since 2018. On the one hand, the reform agenda lags behind the expectations of the society. At the same time, Armenia has gone through a dramatic transformation.

As Armenia grapples with the political, environmental, and ethical dimensions of COP29, set to take place in neighboring Azerbaijan, the nation’s civil society raises concerns. 

Baku hosts COP29, the most recognized conference on combating climate change. This year’s summit is unfolding as a complex diplomatic game with regional conflicts and human rights issues. How should Armenia position itself, and what makes this year's climate summit important?  

In May 2024, devastating floods hit Armenia’s northern regions, revealing alarming gaps in climate change adaptation. This article examines the impacts of flooding in the community of Alaverdi, the growing climate risks, and the need for immediate implementation of adaptation measures at the local level. 

Tigran Amiryan, founder of the Cultural and Social Narratives Laboratory, reflects on the foreign agent law adopted by the Georgian Parliament earlier this year in a broader regional context.

This article traces the history of psychosocial support in Nagorno-Karabakh throughout its existence against the backdrop of general skepticism among care recipients. The text is based on personal experience, observations and research. As a journalist, I have covered this topic on numerous occasions; all the stories in this article are collected through personal meetings and conversations.

The article analyses the new Mineral Sector Development Strategy of Armenia, which is based on the assumption that the mining industry in Armenia should develop rapidly in all areas where deposits of natural resources are confirmed. Read the document in Armenian