Arshaluis Mghdesyan
Freelance journalist based in Yerevan
Yerevan-based freelance journalist Arshaluis is a presenter on CivilNet, an Armenian online TV channel, and regularly contributes to EurasiaNet and Russia's Kommersant.
Stories by the Author
Armenia: Karabakh Defeat Sparks Political Crisis
Opposition protests continue over terms of treaty with Azerbaijan.
13 Nov 20
UAVs a Gamechanger in Karabakh
The scale of hostilities, including the use of precision-guided weapons, has already exceeded previous escalations.
30 Oct 20
Armenia-Azerbaijan: What's Behind Latest Clashes?
Escalations shows that any short-term progress towards peace remains unlikely.
27 Aug 20
Women in Armenian Army Fight for Change
State encouraging more female participation in country’s military.
27 Jul 20
Armenia and Russia Argue Over Gas Deal
Pashinyan appeals to Putin for support in resolving dispute with Gazprom.
26 May 20
Karabakh Votes, Despite Covid-19 Crisis
Fears of infection have been overruled by political concerns.
14 Apr 20
Does Armenia Need a Truth Commission?
Opinions divided over possible mechanism to restore “systematically violated rights”.
13 Mar 20
Armenians Debate Sargsyan Charges
The criminal case against the ex-head of state remains a highly partisan issue.
22 Jan 20
Armenia Declares War on Thieves-in-Law
Government promises zero tolerance against the underworld.
12 Dec 19
Armenia: Returning the Loot
Government proposal would see prosecutor allowed to seize assets.
27 Nov 19
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