Armenia Unlocked

Fresh perspectives on issues shaping Armenia

July 17, 2020 – Clashes Escalate in Tavush 07/17/2020

July 17, 2020 – Clashes Escalate in Tavush Sounds of gunfire & mortar shells continue to be heard from the border towns & villages in Tavush Province in Armenia's northeast. The clashes that began on July 12, have now escalated to tank & drone strikes. And, with Azerbaijan’s use of Israel-built combat drones, this is now the most extensive fighting since April War of 2016. The latest moves are continuation of efforts by both sides to improve their positions on the border between the 2 countries, particularly in Tavush in Armenia's northeast. /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/15251186

September 24, 2019 - Amulsar Episode 1 09/26/2019

September 24, 2019 - Amulsar Episode 1 On September 9, Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that the Amulsar gold Mine will continue to operate in Armenia’s south. This announcement comes despite year-long protests by activists and residents of nearby towns, and despite an environmental impact assessment report that warns of significant impact to the environment. Peter Liakhov, English section editor of Tbilisi-based Open Caucasus Media joins the show. /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/11407331

July 24, 2019 – Trade and Armenia’s Economy 07/24/2019

July 24, 2019 – Trade and Armenia’s Economy This week’s focus is Armenia’s trade sector – the challenges, the strategies, and the solutions. Joining the conversation is Samson Avetian, the author of "Armenian Economy: the Next 25 Years". He is co-founder of Angel Investor Club of Armenia as well as an adjunct lecturer at the American University of Armenia. He has earned an MBA from Harvard University. /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/10640114

July 12, 2019 – Conversation with Armenia’s Newly Appointed High Commissioner of Diaspora Affairs 07/12/2019

July 12, 2019 – Conversation with Armenia’s Newly Appointed High Commissioner of Diaspora Affairs Shortly after taking office, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government initiated changes within the structure of Armenia’s government, which included reducing the number of ministries from 17 to 12. It was decided that the functions of the ministry of the diaspora will be incorporated directly into the office of the Prime Minister and a position for a High Commissioner of Diaspora Affairs was created. The first person to hold this position is Zareh Sinanyan, appointed on June 14. /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/10490693

June 20, 2019 – Trial of Osman Kavala and 15 Other Defendants Begins in Istanbul 06/21/2019

June 20, 2019 – Trial of Osman Kavala and 15 Other Defendants Begins in Istanbul On June 24, the trial of Osman Kavala and 15 other people will begin in Istanbul, Turkey. They are civil society activists who have been charged with attempting to overthrow the Turkish government by organizing and financing the 2013 Gezi Park Protests, among other charges. If found guilty, the defendants could face a possible sentence of life in prison. Nate Schenkkan, Director for Special Research at Freedom House, joins this conversation. /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/10228652

June 18, 2019 – Armenia Heads Towards Judicial Reform 06/18/2019

June 18, 2019 – Armenia Heads Towards Judicial Reform Together with Eric Hacopian, we are covering the most important news in Armenia, from judicial reform to the economy. Eric Hacopian is a political analyst from Los Angeles who is currently based in Armenia. /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/10190228

June 13, 2019 – A New Phase in Armenia-Georgia Relations? 06/14/2019

June 13, 2019 – A New Phase in Armenia-Georgia Relations? On June 4, for the first time, Armenia abstained from voting on a UN resolution that reaffirms the rights of Georgians displaced from South Ossetia and Abkhazia to return to their homes. This decision by Armenia’s government has wide implications – it’s a gesture of friendship towards Georgia, but it also exposes the critical geopolitical realities, number one being the issue of Russia influencing not just Armenia’s vote at the UN but also Armenia’s place in the international community. /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/10143605

April 29, 2019 – Q/A With Deputy Foreign Minister of Karabakh Armine Aleksanyan 04/29/2019

April 29, 2019 – Q/A With Deputy Foreign Minister of Karabakh Armine Aleksanyan Today, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Karabakh, or the Republic of Artsakh, joins the show. Armine Aleksanyan was born in Karabakh and is a graduate of both the Artsakh State University, and the Diplomatic Academy of London at University of Westminster. She began her work in the foreign ministry in 2000 and has been serving as Karabakh’s deputy foreign minister since 2015. /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/9564377

April 22, 2019 – Armenia’s Economic Future 04/27/2019

April 22, 2019 – Armenia’s Economic Future Pashinyan’s revolutionary economic program - as he calls it - promises radical growth in the next five years. At the one year mark of Armenia’s Velvet Revolution, we are taking a look at Armenia’s economic future. Peter Liakhov, a Yerevan-based freelance journalist, joins the show...Armenia Unlocked - Fresh perspectives on issues shaping Armenia... /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/9486269

Eruption of Violence on the Line of Contact: Then and Now 04/10/2019

Eruption of Violence on the Line of Contact: Then and Now We are again looking at the impact of the 2016 April War that took place between the Karabakh Defense Army, backed by Armenia, and the Azerbaijani Army. Emil Sanamyan, reporter and fellow at the Institute of Armenian Studies at the University of Southern California, joins the show from Washington D.C...Armenia Unlocked - Fresh perspectives on issues shaping Armenia...For more, visit: www.civilnet.am/ /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/9345989

April 7, 2019 – Views from the Border, Tavush 04/07/2019

April 7, 2019 – Views from the Border, Tavush This week, we’ll be looking back at the Four Day War which took place in April 2016 between Armenia and Azerbaijan. We’ll try to understand its impact beyond those four days, especially in the most immediately affected and still vulnerable areas. Bishop Bagrat Galstanyan, who lives and works in border villages and towns, joins the conversation... /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/9299207

April 3, 2019 – From the “Four-Day War” to the Negotiating Table 04/03/2019

April 3, 2019 – From the “Four-Day War” to the Negotiating Table On the morning of April 2, 2016 the Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army reported violent clashes across the entire line of contact with Azerbaijan. This week also marks the one year anniversary of the start of the Velvet Revolution. /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/9256232

March 22, 2019 – Karabakh: Can we call it a peace process yet? 03/22/2019

March 22, 2019 – Karabakh: Can we call it a peace process yet? A bit of news from Armenia, Russia, and Kazakhstan. And, we talk to Anna Hess Sargsyan from the Center for Security Studies in Switzerland about Karabakh. /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/9106718

March 8, 2019 – Armenia’s Energy Sector in Transition 03/08/2019

March 8, 2019 – Armenia’s Energy Sector in Transition This episode is a brief review of Armenia’s energy sector - from energy efficiency, to energy savings, to old and new methods, as well as geopolitical and international factors. /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/8928164

February 28, 2019 – Economic Development in Rural Regions of Armenia 03/01/2019

February 28, 2019 – Economic Development in Rural Regions of Armenia Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan returns from first official visit to Iran. Azerbaijan sentences an Armenian citizen to 20 years in prison. Timothy Straight, the Honorary Consul of Finland and Norway in Armenia who also has social entrepreneurship initiatives in the region, discusses economic development in rural Armenian regions of Armenia. /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/8831954

February 19, 2019 - Armenia Adopts New Five-Year Program 02/19/2019

February 19, 2019 - Armenia Adopts New Five-Year Program After days of heated debate, Armenia’s National Assembly has adopted a new government program. The U.S. State Department has criticized Armenia’s mission to Syria that includes experts, doctors, deminers, and a 83-member group to ensure their security. The mission arrived in Syria on February 8. /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/8698148

February 7, 2019 – Ambassador Cavanaugh, a Former Karabakh Peace Negotiator, Talks to CivilNet 02/07/2019

February 7, 2019 – Ambassador Cavanaugh, a Former Karabakh Peace Negotiator, Talks to CivilNet As formal and informal meetings between Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders carry on, CivilNet continues the conversation on Karabakh and the peace process. This time, with a former peace negotiator - Ambassador Carey Cavanaugh. /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/8560799

January 31, 2019 – Migration and Armenia 01/31/2019

January 31, 2019 – Migration and Armenia Today’s episode is a review of migration numbers and attitudes towards migration in Armenia. What were the trends? What are the trends? What are the attitudes about both out-migration and in-migration? And how has the “velvet revolution” impacted all of this. /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/8471399

January 22, 2019 – New Developments in Karabakh Peace Process 01/22/2019

January 22, 2019 – New Developments in Karabakh Peace Process On January 14, Armenia’s newly elected parliament – the 7th in the history of Independent Armenia -- began the first session. And, On January 16, Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov and Foreign Minister of Armenia Zohrab Mnatsakanyan met in Paris, along with mediators from the US, France, and Russia. The official statement following the meeting, was the most positive one that the public has heard in many years. /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/8355800

December 21, 2018 – How Europe Sees Armenia’s Transition 12/21/2018

December 21, 2018 – How Europe Sees Armenia’s Transition Armenia’s Central Electoral Commission has released the names of people who will become deputies in the new parliament. And, Lene Wettlenad, who has been heading the Russia department and covering Armenia for the Norwegian Helsinki Committee since 2008, joins the show for a conversation on civil society and Europe in Armenia. /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/8001326

December 17, 2018 – Unpacking Armenia-Russia Relations 12/17/2018

December 17, 2018 – Unpacking Armenia-Russia Relations Now that Armenia’s parliamentary elections are over, it's time to unpack Armenia-Russia relations in this new era. Washington D.C.-based journalist Emil Sanamyan joins the show. /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/7943417

December 14, 2018 - What’s Next for Armenia 12/14/2018

December 14, 2018 - What’s Next for Armenia Armenians have cast their votes and elected a new parliament. As most expected, Nikol Pashinyan’s My Step Alliance took the majority of votes, just over 70 percent. So, what comes next? /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/7921610

December 6, 2018 – Debate Review 12/06/2018

December 6, 2018 – Debate Review Yesterday, all eyes were on the great Armenian debate. All the top candidates of all of the parties running in the December 9 parliamentary election participated. And this was a first for the country. Joining from Montreal is Alex Sardar, The Chief Innovation Officer at CIVICUS World Alliance for Citizen Participation, and long-time civic activist and resident of Armenia. /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/7829582

December 4, 2018 – The Election Edition 12/05/2018

December 4, 2018 – The Election Edition On December 9, Armenians will head to the polls to elect a new parliament. We are taking a closer look at campaigns and voter behavior in the country. Joining the podcast are American political consultant Eric Hacopian, currently in Armenia, as well as Rafael Oganesyan, Instructor at the Department of Political Science at the University of Las Vegas and the director of the Armenian Election Study. /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/7802843

November 27, 2018 – Armenia Elections, Bolton and Iran, More Arrests in Turkey 11/27/2018

November 27, 2018 – Armenia Elections, Bolton and Iran, More Arrests in Turkey The campaign posters and slogans are out. Official campaigning for parties participating in the December 9 parliamentary elections is in full force. In a new round of raids, Turkish police arrested another 13 academics and activists in continued crackdown. And, weeks after US national-security adviser John Bolton’s visit to the South Caucasus, the reactions about Iran sanctions and arms sales are continuing in the media. /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/7707488

November 19, 2018 – Election Campaigns Begin 11/19/2018

November 19, 2018 – Election Campaigns Begin Armenians will elect a new parliament on December 9, what are the policies that will impact the aftermath of the election? A humanitarian and a political issue -- the Azeri and Armenian captives in each side. And, a Turkish journalist travels to Armenia to document the Syrian War through the eyes of Syrian-Armenians. /episode/index/show/civilnettv/id/7621376

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