Armenia

During the summer of 2025, I spent two months in Armenia interning with EVN Report, Armenia’s leading English-language news site, writing long-form, in-depth analytical pieces for them about the country’s geopolitical and economic landscape. I delved into the risk of foreign interference in Armenia’s upcoming 2026 parliamentary elections. I also traveled to the Syunik Province, on Armenia’s border with Azerbaijan, which has borne and continues to bear the impact of war between both nations. There, I spoke with families living on the frontlines and saw firsthand how these communities continue to survive amid the violence.

Selected Clips

  • Russia’s Election Interference Playbook

    As Armenia prepares for parliamentary elections in 2026, early signs show intensified Russian interest and possible interference. What can Yerevan learn from the experiences of Moldova and Romania?

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  • From Surge to Stability: Armenia’s Economic Snapshot

    As Armenia’s rapid economic growth slows, the government’s ambitious reform agenda, aimed at accelerating economic growth and attracting investment, faces ongoing challenges. Despite notable investments, progress remains uneven across sectors like health, education and agriculture.

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  • Europe’s New Black Sea Strategy: What’s in it for Armenia?

    The EU’s new Black Sea Strategy promises deeper security and connectivity in the region. But what does it mean for landlocked Armenia, caught between Russia and the West, seeking stability, resilience and a stronger place in Europe’s shifting geopolitical order?

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  • Portrait of a Nation: Armenia

    From bustling streets to remote border villages, Armenia reveals itself not only through history and hardship, but through the resilience and quiet courage of its people. Sandra Sadek’s portrait captures a nation that remembers, rebuilds and carries its past while daring to hope for the future.

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  • The War, Before the Peace

    The lack of fear and love for the land in defiance of the Azerbaijani presence nearby is what many Armenians say keeps them in their border villages. Sandra Sadek spent several days in Armenia’s Syunik region this past summer. This is her dispatch.

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