Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, several Russian financial institutions were disconnected from SWIFT. Justin Tomczyk explains what SWIFT is and how blocking Russia from accessing it could impact the Armenian economy.
Each season has its "black holes" and the end of August is notorious for its atmosphere of melancholic ennui as we reluctantly bid goodbye to long summer days, holidays and sweaty armpits. However, this is just a minor breather before Yerevan and the rest of the country gear up for the fall season's cultural whirlwind.
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In the aftermath of the 2020 Artsakh War, and particularly in light of the Azerbaijani incursion into Jermuk in 2022, it became evident that Armenia had to rebuild its security architecture and change its thinking on security. Dr. Nerses Kopalyan, Dr. Anna Ohanyan and CNN senior media consultant James LeMay discuss potential approaches to augment Armenia’s security capabilities, mitigate nascent threats, and provide data-driven insights on the ongoing recalibrations in Armenia’s security environment.
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To diversify its economic and political ties, Armenia has strengthened relations with the Arab world, including establishing diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia in 2023 and recognizing Palestine in 2024. Hovhannes Nazaretyan provides a comprehensive overview of these growing connections.
With the world’s leading judicial bodies focused on the devastating tragedy unfolding in Gaza, the urgent need to examine the ethical implications of this conflict, including emerging AI technologies in warfare, has never been more critical, writes Davit Khachatryan.
Lucy Yeghiazaryan, an Armenian jazz vocalist based in New York City, explores the connections between Armenian melodies and American jazz standards in her album, “Beside the Golden Door”, creating a powerful fusion bridging cultural divides while navigating her own identity.
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