EVN Report Podcast

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of July 11: The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan hold a high-level meeting in Abu Dhabi; three Armenian parliamentarians are stripped of their immunity and face criminal charges; seven members of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation are detained in terrorism-related investigations and more.

Artur Papyan, Director of MDI Armenia and Co-founder of CyberHUB-AM, opens up about his childhood in Gyumri, his journey through international study, his lifelong passion for tech and gadgets, and candidly shares his thoughts on Armenia's evolving media landscape, including his favorite football team, in this episode of Up Close & Personal with EVN Report's Maria Titizian.

Following the 12-day Israel-Iran War and a dramatic U.S. strike on Iran's nuclear sites, Armenia faces new geopolitical risks. Dr. Nerses Kopalyan joins us to examine the implications for Yerevan's foreign policy, explore the limits of neutrality, and assess how Armenia can navigate rising regional volatility by utilizing strategic ambiguity.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of July 4: EU unveils €270 million Resilience and Growth Plan for Armenia; Parliament passes amendments that could pave the way for nationalization of Electric Networks of Armenia and Tashir Group calls it politically motivated expropriation and warns Armenia could face international arbitration.

MIT nuclear physicist Dr. Areg Danagoulian analyzes Iran's nuclear weapons program following recent Israeli strikes, assessing regional security implications for Armenia. The conversation explores Armenia's nuclear energy future, the need for small reactors to replace aging infrastructure, and challenges in developing nuclear engineering expertise domestically.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of June 27: Tensions continue to escalate between the Armenian government and the Church; Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, who led last year's opposition protests, has been detained on charges of attempting to overthrow the government; National Security Service officers clash with supporters and clergy at the Holy See of Etchmiadzin while trying to detain another archbishop and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of June 20: Israel-Iran conflict starting to have ripple effects in Armenia; Russian-Armenian billionaire is in pretrial detention on charges of inciting the seizure of power; PM Nikol Pashinyan is in Turkey at Erdogan's invitation and more.

World Bank senior economist Julie Rosenberg discusses Armenia's path to green growth, focusing on reducing natural gas dependency, expanding solar energy, addressing water management challenges, and implementing key policy and financing reforms outlined in the Country Climate and Development Report.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of June 13: Armenia condemns attack on Iran, urges calm; a $500 million public-private partnership to build cutting-edge AI infrastructure in Armenia is unveiled by Firebird, the Armenian Government and NVIDIA; gas explosion in Gegharkunik kills five, injures over a dozen and more.

Հայաստանը «Արևմտյան Ադրբեջան» անվանող նոր թափ առած խոսույթի մասին Տաթևիկ Հայրապետյանի ուսումնասիրության ՁայնաԳիրը։

Armenia hosted the second Yerevan Dialogue in partnership with France, India, and Poland. Nerses Kopalyan, author of the EVN Security Report series, talks about the strategic implications of this emerging partnership and what securitized minilateralism could mean for Armenia's evolving security architecture.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of June 6: Two teenagers from Syunik region accidentally cross into Azerbaijani territory; France opens an Honorary Consulate in Syunik's town of Goris; tensions between PM Nikol Pashinyan and the Church flare up once again and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of May 30: Azerbaijani forces open fire on Armenian territory for the second day in a row; Yerevan hosts the second edition of Yerevan Dialogue; Armenians mark the independence of the First Armenian Republic on May 28 and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of May 23: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov visits Armenia amid ongoing tensions with Yerevan; U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says preventing a new Armenia-Azerbaijan war is a Trump administration priority; Ankara hosts a controversial conference on so-called “return to Western Azerbaijan” and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of May 16: Armenia's PM Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Aliyev meet in Tirana; the EU continues to signal support for Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal; Armenia's first elected woman mayor resigns and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of May 9: Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attends Victory Day celebrations in Moscow; Armenian lawmakers warn of potential Russian interference in the 2026 parliamentary elections; UNHCR announces suspension of its operations in Azerbaijan and more.

In this episode of “Examining the Context” podcast, Nerses Kopalyan unpacks Russia's evolving strategy to undermine Armenia's democracy, focusing on hybrid tactics, electoral interference, and soft power ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections and explores how these pressures could shape Armenia's political future and societal resilience.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of May 2: The Kremlin has a new point man on Armenia to ensure the “implementation” of Russia's state interests; another non-combat death in the military; Armenian forces take part in NATO drills in Georgia and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of March April 25: Armenians around the world commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide; U.S. President Donald Trump refrains from using the word “genocide” but says he “looks forward to continuing our strategic partnership with Armenia” in his annual message; Azerbaijan continues to maintain tension on the border and more.

Վարդան Ջալոյանի՝ «Պարտության պատմություն» գրքին վերաբերող անդրադարձի ՁայնաԳիրը։

Ութ կին արվեստագետների մասնակցությամբ խաղաղությանն անդրադարձող ցուցահանդեսը քննող հոդվածի ՁայնաԳիրը։

Քրիստոնեական աշխարհի ամենահին տաճարը համարվող Մայր Աթոռ Սուրբ Էջմիածնի՝ շուրջ յոթ տարվա վերականգնման գործընթացին անդրադարձող հոդվածի ՁայնաԳիրը։

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of March April 18: Baku ramps up so-called “Zangezur Corridor” rhetoric; Armenian and Azerbaijani diplomats meet in Ankara and Tbilisi; Pashinyan continues to push peace agenda, and Vardan Ghukasyan reclaims Gyumri mayoralty.

Gorr Sahakian, Vice President of the H. Hovnanian Family Foundation and Hovnanian Investment Corporation, helps manage a legacy spanning three generations. In this episode of EVN Talks, Gorr reflects on continuing the philanthropic vision of his grandfather, Hrair Hovnanian, and shares how the foundation is evolving to meet today's challenges, balancing tradition with innovation.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of March April 11: Baku continues to accuse Armenia of ceasefire violations; Armenia and Iran hold joint military exercises; alarming rates of road accidents on the parliament's agenda and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of March April 4: Azerbaijan renews accusations against the Armenian military and puts forward fresh demands for a peace agreement; local elections in Armenia's second-largest city spark controversy; Artsakh Armenians stage a major rally in Yerevan, voicing concerns over their uncertain future and more.

Is Aliyev genuinely pursuing peace, or is he using negotiations to cement his geopolitical gains? Nerses Kopalyan, author of the EVN Security Report series dissects Azerbaijan's approach to the peace talks and explores the deeper reasons why Aliyev will not sign a peace deal with Armenia.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of March 28: Armenia's Parliament approves bill to pursue EU Membership; in a telephone call, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells PM Nikol Pashinyan that any escalation in the South Caucasus is unacceptable; the Starlink satellite internet service launches in Armenia and more.

Լեռնային Ղարաբաղի ռազմաքաղաքական ղեկավարության և մյուս հայ ռազմագերիների դեմ կեղծ դատավարություններին ու Ալիևի 2024-ի հակահայկական ելույթներին անդրադարձող հոդվածի ՁայնաԳիրը։

հայաստանյան լրատվամիջոցներում գենդերային ապատեղեկատվությանը, հիմնական թիրախներին ու վտանգավոր կարծրատիպերի վերարտադրման հետևանքներին ու հասարակական ազդեցություններին անդրադարձող հոդվածի ՁայնաԳիրը։

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of March 21: Baku resumes and intensifies claims of ceasefire violations. Since March 16, Armenia's Defense Ministry has denied 13 such accusations; the Margara Crossing on the Armenia-Turkey border is temporarily open to facilitate the transport of humanitarian aid from Armenia to Syria; Armenia appoints a military attaché to the UN.

Սահմանամերձ համայնքներում տուն կառուցելուն աջակցող պետական ծրագրի ընթացքին, ընդլայնմանն ու շարունակականության տեսլականին անդրադարձող հոդվածի ՁայնաԳիրը։

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of March 14: Armenia and Azerbaijan conclude peace talks; the European Parliament calls for immediate, unconditional release of Armenian POWs and officials held in Baku; U.S. Christian leaders urge Trump to advocate for Armenian Christians detained by Azerbaijan and more.

Բայց և սակայն, այնուամենայնիվ… Հայաստանում շատ չեն համաշխարհային նշանակության հավաքածուներով թանգարանները։ Դրանցից մեկն է պրոֆեսոր Աբրահամյանի ռուսական արվեստի հավաքածուն, որն այդքան էլ հայտնի չէ հանրությանը՝ չնայած իր կենտրոնական դիրքին։ Այս թողարկմանը Վիգեն Գալստյանը թանգարանի տնօրեն Մարինե Մկրտչյանի հետ քննարկում է թանգարանի ընդլայնված գործունեությունը, ինչպես նաև ռուսական արվեստը մերօրյա փոփոխված քաղաքական համայնապատկերում ներկայացնելու խնդիրները։

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of March 7: Ruben Vardanyan's family shares his emotional audio message; EU considers an additional €10 million in EPF funding for Armenia; Russian border guards withdraw from Margara crossing on the Armenia-Turkey border and more.

For the first time, a deep dive into Armenia's intelligence community and its pivotal role in developing early warning systems. A conversation with Nerses Kopalyan, author of the EVN Security Report series, on the challenges, capabilities, and future of Armenian intelligence.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of February 28: After three months of silence, Azerbaijan responds to the latest draft of the peace treaty; concerns mount over Ruben Vardanyan's health as Azerbaijan's sham trials of Armenian prisoners continue; company linked to Republic Party leader wins bid to complete Yerevan's Cascade Complex and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of February 21: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan unveils his vision for “The Real Armenia”; former President Robert Kocharyan slams the government in a press conference, vowing to stay in politics; major snowstorm brings Yerevan to a standstill and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of February 14: Armenia's Parliament passes first reading of draft law to initiate the EU accession process; wildcat strike ends as miners and company reach a deal; controversial remarks by parliament speaker Alen Simonyan spark outrage and more.

Բայց և սակայն, այնուամենայնիվ… Համաշխարհային արվեստի պատմության մեջ հայազգի արվեստագետների անունները հաճախ չեն շրջանառվում։ Մինչդեռ, միջազգայնորեն հռչակված Մարկոս Գրիգորյանի ժառանգությունը մինչ օրս համապատասխան ճանաչման չի արժանացել հենց Հայաստանում։ Այս էպիզոդում Վիգեն Գալստյանի հյուրն է արվեստաբան Ռուբեն Արևշատյանը։ Նրանք քննարկում են Գրիգորյանի արվեստի հանրահռչակման խնդիրները և նրա երևանյան թանգարանը նոր տարածքում վերաբացելու խնդրահարույց նախագիծը։

Երևանի հյուսիս-հարավ գլխավոր առանցքը հողին ամրագրող Կասկադին, դրա կառուցման նախադրյալներին ու ներկայիս ճարտարապետության քաղաքականությունը քննող հոդվածի ՁայնաԳիրը։

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of February 7: Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan meets with U.S. Vice President JD Vance during official visit to Washington DC; trial of former Artsakh officials continues in Baku; miners and technicians at Armenia's largest mine continue wildcat strike and more.

Պետության կողմից երաշխավորված անվճար և արտոնյալ պայմաններով բժշկական օգնությանն ու սպասարկմանը, համակարգում առկա խնդիրներին անդրադարձող հոդվածի ՁայնաԳիրը։

In this episode of “Examining the Context” podcast, Nerses Kopalyan explains why Armenia's efforts to rearm and build deterrence capabilities pose a direct challenge to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's grand strategy of maintaining military dominance over Yerevan. While a full-scale war remains unlikely, the risk of targeted strategic or surgical strikes against Armenia is high.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of January 31: EU extends the European Union Mission in Armenia for two more years; Azerbaijan's Ilham Aliyev continues to raise the issue of the so-called “Zangezur Corridor” accusing Armenia of stalling; Georgia's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs make an official visit to Armenia and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of January 24: Armenia's Foreign Intelligence Service releases first annual report, concludes large-scale Azerbaijani attack unlikely in the near future; Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan travels to Moscow, meets with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov; Amnesty International weighs in on the ongoing trial of high-ranking Artsakh Armenian officials in Baku and more.

Ազատությունից զրկված անձանց բուժօգնության, դեղորայքով ապահովվածության խնդիրներին անդրադարձող հոդվածի ՁայնաԳիրը:

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of January 17: Armenia and the United States sign a landmark agreement in Washington; trial of former high-ranking Artsakh officials captured by Azerbaijani forces commences in Baku; the former commander of the Artsakh Defense Army found guilty of negligence in Armenia and more.

On January 14, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed the U.S.-Armenia Strategic Partnership Commission charter, a milestone in relations between the two nations. The agreement opens new pathways for deepening engagement in economic development, energy, security, democracy, justice, and people-to-people exchanges. Nerses Kopalyan provides contextual analysis and explains its strategic implications for Armenia.

Ազատությունից զրկված հաշմանդամություն ունեցող անձանց առողջության, տեղաշարժման ու խնամքի խնդիրներին անդրադարձող հոդվածի ՁայնաԳիրը։

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of January 10: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev ramps up his anti-Armenian rhetoric, marking a notable escalation in his war-mongering statements; Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan responds, accusing Baku of attempting to legitimize a potential new escalation in the region; Armenia's government approves a draft law to initiate the country's process of joining the European Union and more.