Beyond the black-and-white narratives on Armenia

In this episode of the CivilNet podcast, CivilNet’s Eric Hacopian sets the record straight on some of the most contentious disputes in Armenia, from tensions between the government and the Armenian Apostolic Church to debates over foreign influence and electoral interference. He explains how such portrayals are harming Armenia’s institutions and global reputation.

0:00- The First Armenian Prayer Breakfast
1:57- Who funded the Prayer Breakfast?
5:00- Any truth to the PM's claim that the Catholicos is a foreign agent?
8:16- What is behind the campaign against the Armenian Church?
9:37- How did Armenian issues get on the Tucker Carlson Show?
15:25- What's behind European Union assistance in the upcoming election?
21:35- What to look for by way of election interference from the government?
23:09- What’s the reason behind Pashinyan’s “Real Armenia” ideology
31:17- Pashinyan’s offer to give up the right of return for Artsakh refugees