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CivilNet is an independent online media platform covering culture, politics, and business, committed to advancing Armenia’s democratic and economic growth.

  1. 16h ago

    Dominic Lieven: Is Western dominance coming to an end?

    Dominic Lieven, a historian of Russia, examines how geography, territory and ideology have shaped empires and great-power competition. He traces the foundations of British and American global dominance, Russia’s imperial legacy and China’s rise, exploring what history reveals about today’s rivalry between Washington and Beijing. The lecture was delivered in Tbilisi on June 29, 2026.This lecture is part of the Monterey Summer Symposium 2026, held across Uzbekistan, Georgia and Armenia from June 18 to July 10, 2026.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

    Dominic Lieven: Is Western dominance coming to an end?

  2. 1d ago

    Leading with mind and heart in an age of AI

    In this episode of Mindful Leaders, we delve into the life and experiences of Dr. Bruce Boghosian, President of the American University of Armenia (AUA) and Professor of Mathematics at Tufts University. We explore what kind of leaders the future will need, how universities can prepare students for a world shaped by artificial intelligence, and how the science of systems can inform the art of leading people. Dr. Boghosian also reflects on leading AUA during the ethnic cleansing of Artsakh's indigenous Armenians, the stories of the Armenian Genocide passed down in his family from Kharpert, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind as AUA celebrates 35 years since its founding.00:00 Introduction00:50 Imagining the leaders our future will need02:55 Careers in the age of AI and how AUA prepares students for what comes next05:52 Will a university degree still matter tomorrow?08:15 Searching for purpose in a changing world10:15 The science of systems and the art of leading people15:20 Why human connection is at the heart of leading a university17:20 Building data centers that respect the planet21:52 Leading AUA through the ethnic cleansing of Artsakh's indigenous Armenians26:59 Stories of the Armenian Genocide carried down from Kharpert31:36 Leaving a legacy of net progress35:45 Celebrating 35 years of AUA in Yerevan and Los AngelesAbout Dr. Bruce M. BoghosianDr. Bruce M. Boghosian is the sixth president of the American University of Armenia (AUA) in Yerevan, a role he assumed in September 2023. He previously served as AUA's third president from 2010 to 2014, during which he oversaw the creation and accreditation of AUA's undergraduate program, the first American-accredited bachelor's program in the former Soviet Union. He has been a Professor of Mathematics at Tufts University since 2000, with additional appointments in Physics and Computer Science. His research applies mathematical fluid dynamics and kinetic theory to questions in the social sciences, including wealth inequality, the rise of oligarchy, and the way opinions spread through societies. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society and a foreign member of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia. He has received the Order of the Republic of Armenia for his contributions to the country. He has held visiting positions at leading institutions in France, China, the United Kingdom, and Italy, as well as at the Central Bank of Armenia.Program overviewMindful Leaders dives into the stories of people who have achieved prominence, walked incredible journeys, and have defined culture. Lara sits down with specialists, thinkers and change-catalysts to deconstruct insights, events and lessons that have shaped their personal and professional lives and have enabled them to create meaning and connection.#MindfulLeaders #InheritedLegacies #CivilNet

    Leading with mind and heart in an age of AI

  3. Oct 2

    Missing Azerbaijani soldier arrested in Armenia

    📍 An Azerbaijani serviceman went AWOL and crossed into Armenia’s Syunik province, where he injured a local villager before being apprehended. Azerbaijani border officers warned their Armenian counterparts of the missing serviceman two days prior.📍 Armenia’s cabinet has drafted the country’s state budget for 2027. It suggests an increase in military spending of about 9.5%, to roughly $1.7 billion.📍 Prime Minister Pashinyan said Armenia might reconsider its nuclear energy strategy, abandoning plans to replace the existing nuclear power plant with a small modular reactor. This would open the door for Russia to construct a conventional large-capacity reactor in Armenia rather than the United States.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #dailyarmenia

    Missing Azerbaijani soldier arrested in Armenia

  4. Sep 30

    Russia’s nuclear energy chief pitches new plant to Pashinyan

    📍 Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Russia’s state nuclear energy corporation chief and discussed Moscow’s potential involvement in the construction of a new nuclear power plant in the country.📍 Armenia plans to implement the action plan for visa liberalization with the European Union by 2029, the interior minister announced.📍 EXPLAINER: Can Armenia achieve visa-free travel to EU? https://civilnet.am/en/news/984741 #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #dailyarmenia

    Russia’s nuclear energy chief pitches new plant to Pashinyan

  5. Sep 28

    Why did Azerbaijan take diplomats to Artsakh?

    In this episode of Insights, Eric Hacopian examines the recent diplomatic tour of Artsakh organized by Azerbaijan and the controversy surrounding its Armenian cultural heritage. He reflects on the lessons of the past six years, Armenia’s security challenges, and the growing political divide over how to respond to Azerbaijan, including the debate between compromise and resistance.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #insightswitherichacopian

    Why did Azerbaijan take diplomats to Artsakh?

  6. Sep 28

    Russia, Ukraine and the future of warfare

    What has the war in Ukraine revealed about the future of warfare? In an exclusive interview, CivilNet’s Eric Hacopian speaks with Michael Kofman, Senior Fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about the Russia-Ukraine war, Russia’s military adaptation, Ukraine’s use of drones and long-range strikes, and the evolution of modern warfare. Kofman also discusses what Armenia can learn from recent wars, the requirements for effective deterrence, and the continuing importance of military organization, leadership, morale and human capital.00:00 Introduction: Michael Kofman on the Russia-Ukraine War00:43 The Current State of the War in Ukraine02:29 Ukraine’s Drone Strategy and Deep Strikes Inside Russia03:19 Russia’s Attacks on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure04:46 Will the War End Through Exhaustion?05:44 Russia’s Manpower and Casualty Challenges08:13 How Warfare Has Changed Since 202009:25 Lessons from the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh War10:00 How Drones Are Changing Modern Warfare11:54 How Major Military Powers Are Adapting13:13 How Russia’s Military Has Evolved During the War15:18 Russia’s Weaknesses and New Military Capabilities18:10 Russia’s Postwar Military Capabilities18:57 How Armenia Can Rebuild Its Military19:52 Deterrence: Denying Victory and Raising the Cost of War21:56 What Armenia Should Prioritize in Military Reform23:31 Professional Soldiers and the Limits of Conscription23:50 Can Armenia Achieve Military Superiority?25:33 Do Leadership and Morale Still Matter in Modern Warfare?26:37 Why Drones Cannot Replace Infantry27:24 The Importance of Junior Leadership and Command28:26 Lessons from Armenia’s 2020 War28:52 Morale, Unit Cohesion and Battlefield Leadership30:16 Why Military Technology Alone Is Not Enough#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

    Russia, Ukraine and the future of warfare

  7. Sep 17

    Russian gas price hike would cause ‘economic shock’, Armenia’s Central Bank

    📍 A possible increase in Russian natural gas price for Armenia would be an egregious economic shock that would require a stronger than usual monetary policy response, Central Bank Governor Martin Galstyan said.📍 Armenia’s Security Council Secretary Alen Simonyan said he spoke with Azerbaijani presidential aide Hikmet Hajiyev over the latter’s remarks regarding Armenian cultural heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh that caused major controversy in Armenia and beyond last week.📍 Can Armenia afford going green? https://youtu.be/YsOBq7w4z0g?si=pcuYsSwgUDGFkUzV #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #dailyarmenia

    Russian gas price hike would cause ‘economic shock’, Armenia’s Central Bank

  8. Sep 11

    Samvel Karapetyan counter-sues Pashinyan in ‘shrooms’ defamation case

    📍 Opposition politician and Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan has sued Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for defamation in a months-long dispute over alleged hallucinogenic mushroom use.📍 During a working visit to France, Pashinyan met with President Emmanuel Macron.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #dailyarmenia

    Samvel Karapetyan counter-sues Pashinyan in ‘shrooms’ defamation case
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