75 years on, why is the UN Genocide Convention so hard to enforce? Kelebogile Zvobgo - December 9, 2023 Often states deliberate and debate while people die.
It’s the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 2023 Kelebogile Zvobgo - December 1, 2023 Here’s a recap of some of the year’s highs and lows.
Protesters are angry that Turkey withdrew from a women’s rights convention. Will it hurt women’s rights? Tevfik Murat Yildirim and Alper Tolga Bulut - July 7, 2021 Our research reveals that Erdoğan’s rhetoric and actions can change Turkish attitudes on gender.
The U.S. formally recognized the Armenian genocide. Why now, a century later? Ryan Gingeras - April 24, 2021 This move signals a shift in the U.S. relationship with Turkey
Something’s happening in Armenia. But is it a coup? Adam E. Casey - March 2, 2021 In fact, coups are rare in post-Soviet countries
While Armenia and Azerbaijan fought over Nagorno-Karabakh, their citizens battled on social media Katy Pearce - December 3, 2020 Social media rhetoric from politicians, citizens and others helped influence political moves.
Five ways the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict will change the map Gerard Toal - November 15, 2020 Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to a ceasefire after six weeks of fighting
The fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh is about local territories and wider rivalries Kristin Bakke, John O’Loughlin, and Gerard Toal - October 1, 2020 We surveyed people in Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenia about land and geopolitics.
At long last, peace might be possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Here’s what’s needed. Anna Ohanyan - March 19, 2019 One-shot peace deals tend to dissolve. A regional approach may help.
Armenian protesters brought down a prime minister. Here’s why they’re in the streets. Mariam Matevosyan and Graeme Robertson - April 30, 2018 https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/world/protests-continue-in-armenia-ahead-of-election-of-interim-prime-minister/2018/04/30/6458da1a-4c59-11e8-85c1-9326c4511033_video.html This month, mass protests in Armenia’s capital, Yerevan, have