From shrinking space to post-revolutionary space: reimagining the role and relations of civil society in Armenia Published: 7 February 2019 The research demonstrates how progressive civil society groups became the avant-garde of the Armenian revolution by acting as an inspiration and role model for larger social groups by popularizing various mechanisms and techniques of resistance. Download
Armenian Unfinished Revolution Published: 2 November 2018 Ishkanian's article "Armenian Unfinished Revolution" is discussing how Pashinyan with a small group of supporters, was able to mobilize a movement that brought about Sargsyan’s resignation. Read in Armenian By Armine Ishkanian
100 years after: the countries of the South Caucasus from the declaration of independence till 2018 Published: 28 May 2018 In order to commemorate 100 years anniversary since the declaration of independence of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, the Heinrich Boell Foundation presents analytical articles that on the one hand, reflect on the main foreign and internal priorities of the first republics and on the other hand, analyze what is the impact of the short-lived experiences of statehood on the democratic political culture of the South Caucasus.
The “Garbage Bin” Approach to History and its Discontents Published: 28 May 2018 For a people whose history covers a few millennia, the significance of the First Republic of Armenia far exceeds the number of years it lasted. Other than the Genocide that preceded it, I doubt that there is another period of two and one-half years that has received more attention by scholars, memoirists, and polemicists. հայերեն By Jirair Libaridian
Why Armenians Call for a Velvet Revolution Published: 19 April 2018 For almost a week now, huge rallies have shaken the Armenian capital of Yerevan, where Nikol Pashinyan, one of the leaders of the movement, called for a “velvet revolution”. But will the protesters this time successfully press for democratic accountability? By Dr. Sonja Schiffers
Armenian-Georgian Neighborhood: same directions or diverging paths? Published: 15 December 2017 Georgia and Armenia have strived to establish good neighborhood policy throughout centuries. There has been neighborly competition over certain issues but during the last two decades, governments of these countries have taken steps to develop joint initiatives in cultural, economic and political spheres.The South Caucasus Regional Office of the Heinrich Boell Foundation supports the regional dialogue between these two countries.
Armenia & Georgia: Resilient Relationship Published: 15 December 2017 Armenia and Georgia are destined by history and geography to exist side by side, for centuries uncomfortably squeezed between huge empires. Not always were their relations cloudless, but mostly were marked by prolonged periods of propinquity and cooperation. By George Tarkhan-Mouravi
Armenian-Georgian Multi-Track Diplomacy is a Must Published: 15 December 2017 Armenian-Georgian relations are grounded in many centuries of history. In South Caucasus, as well as in larger Middle East region, Armenians and Georgians are of those rare peoples sharing common history. Along with other factors, this situation has been shaped by the shared reality and need of facing global political, cultural and social dynamics and challenges. By Arsen Kharatyan
Armenian-Russian Relations: Diminishing Returns Published: 16 October 2017 Web-dossier Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, independence for Armenia has faced a daunting trade-off of sovereignty for security. With the insecurity from a war with neighbouring Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh that erupted even before independence, Armenia has long relied on Russia as its “strategic partner” and security provider. հայերեն By Richard Giragosian
