Politics
Amnesty International: A Lesson in Doublespeak
Amnesty International talks a big game but when the time comes to speak forcefully and unequivocally when violence is happening, it fails.
Author
William Bairamian
William Bairamian is a political analyst and risk advisor. He has run national and local political campaigns in the United States and advised large-scale international projects in Europe and the Near East. He is a graduate of Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA).
Opinion
What About Russia? On Independence and Responsibilities
Independence brings with it responsibilities. Armenia has a strong ally in Russia but it must first look to itself to address its problems.
Politics
Where is Ilham Aliyev?
Azerbaijan's dictator, Ilham Aliyev, has been conspicuously absent from any public appearances. He has only been seen on interviews with foreign journalists and on carefully-curated, pre-recorded appearances. Why?
Editorial
Unbreakable Spirit, Unshakable Faith
Do not falter. Do not doubt. Do not recede. Do not soften. Do not stop.
military
Why Does Azerbaijan Use Jihadist Mercenaries?
Azerbaijan's unstable leadership cannot afford its citizens seeing more dead bodies than necessary, so it hires jihadist mercenaries as cannon fodder.
Politics
Threats, Treason, and Truculence: The Turkish-Azerbaijani Reaction to the Ceasefire
Azerbaijani and Turkish individuals have strongly criticized Ilham Aliyev and Jeyhun Bayramov for their decision to agree to a ceasefire in the Artsakh War.
Opinion
A View into Two Weeks and 10 Hours: The Artsakh War 2020 Ceasefire
What was being discussed for over 10 hours, who came out on top, and what to do next.
Politics
Armenian Forces Repel Major Turkish-Azerbaijani Attacks
Continuing fighting, Turkey-backed Syrian rebels in Azerbaijan, and highlights from Artsakh President's press conference.
Politics
Armenian Lives Matter
Armenians are very active in the Black Lives Matter and other movements at the expense of their own issues, including regular attacks on Armenians.
Politics
Official Statements from Around the World About Azerbaijan’s Attack on Armenia
The statements of Russia, the US, and France, Turkey, Iran, Ukraine, the OSCE, EU, UN, CSTO, and OIC about Azerbaijan's attacks on Armenia in July 2020.
Armenia-Azerbaijan War 2020
Investigative Committee Finds Multiple Criminal Violations in Azerbaijani Attacks on Armenia
As a result of the findings, the Investigative Committee, 30 criminal charges have been announced and are currently being investigated.
Armenia-Azerbaijan War 2020
Azerbaijan Attacks Armenia’s Civilian Population in Tavush
Azerbaijani attacks on Armenian civilians wounded a villager and damaged or detroyed a kindgergarten, buildings, infrastructure, and livestock.
Armenia-Azerbaijan War 2020
Armenian Humanitarian Vehicle Attacked, Destroyed by Azerbaijani Drone
A vehicle of Armenia's Ministry of Emergency Situations carrying out a humanitarian mission was attacked by an Azerbaijani drone.
Armenia-Azerbaijan War 2020
Azerbaijan’s Deputy Defense Minister Visits Turkey Amid Fighting with Armenia
Azerbaijan's Ramiz Tahirov and Turkey's Hulusi Akar discussed the fighting on the Armenia-Azerbaijani border.
Armenia-Azerbaijan War 2020
Azerbaijan Threatens Nuclear Power Plant at Metsamor with Missile Strike
Azerbaijan threatens a missile strike against Armenia's Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant.
Opinion
Irrelevant Narratives of Peace
The irrelevant peacebuilding narratives imposed on Armenians ignore reality and make real peace less likely.
education
In Defense of Closing AGBU Manoukian High School
Why it was right to close the school, thoughts on the Diaspora issues that led to the decision, and ideas about how to move forward.
Politics
Atlantic Council Outfit Botches Hit on Local Armenian Media
The Digital Forensic Research Lab of the Atlantic Council published a two-part hit piece attacking Armenian media and individuals critical of Nikol Pashinyan.
Politics
Turkish Denial of Armenian Genocide Has Gone Crazy
With a long history, Turkish denial of the Armenian Genocide is nothing new. But as it's become desperate, it's also become increasingly crazy.
Politics
The OSCE Minsk Group is a Failure
A policy of appeasement has emboldened Azerbaijan and has increased the likelihood of war.
Politics
Virtual Lynch Mob in Post-Referendum Armenia
Following Armenia's constitutional referendum, a group of online vigilantes are using Facebook to exact mob justice on alleged fraudsters.
Politics · Updated
Armenian Constitutional Reform 2015: A Digest
On December 6, 2015, Armenia voted on a constitutional reform which would change it to a parliamentary republic. We cover what happened.
Politics
Checkmate: How Serzh Sargsyan Cornered His Foes – and Won
Approving the proposed changes to the Armenian constitution would be in the best interest of Armenia's opposition. But, they're against the reforms. Why?
Armenia
How to Rip Doing Business in Armenia (While Owning a Successful Business There)
The co-founder of The Green Bean opines about why he thinks the system is killing small business in Armenia. We take a different perspective.
History
An Epic Archaeological Dig is Rushing to Excavate a Massive 2,600-Year-Old Cemetery in Armenia
The necropolis at Teishebaini, a capital of the Kingdom of Urartu, is being excavated in Armenia before the North-South Highway is built.
Politics
What is #ElectricYerevan?
A massive protest against an increase in the rate of electricity has led to a movement dubbed #ElectricYerevan. We explain what's happening.
Notes
What is The Armenite? Our Mission and Our Principles
We publish the mission and principles of The Armenite after a brief review of its first year.
Politics
Manufacturing Clichés: Turk-Hating Armenians and Genocide Obsession
Meline Toumani and Arman Grigoryan write opinion pieces about topics they know little about and create clichés they then attack to prove their points.
Politics
ISIS Is Behaving Like Azerbaijan in Cultural Destruction Frenzy
The ultra-radical terrorist group ISIS is taking a page out of Azerbaijan's book in its senseless destruction of historical and cultural monuments.
Politics
Who Got Beat Up in Berdzor? A Look at PreParliament
Fringe group PreParliament was attacked by the police in Berdzor. Who are they?
Politics
Amal Clooney: Turkey’s PR Nightmare
Armenia's brilliant decision to include Amal Clooney on the legal team arguing in the Perincek v. Switzerland case has created a PR nightmare for Turkey.
Culture
Book Review: There Was and There Was Not
Meline Toumani tries, but not hard enough, in her book about Armenian identity and the effects of genocide.
Politics
Misinformed James Warlick and John Heffern on Artsakh
Ambassadors James Warlick and John Heffern make erroneous references to Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) in botched attempt at progress.
