The Institute is a #ThinkTank developing plans and working towards a prosperous & just society for #Armenia, #Artsakh & the Diaspora.

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What does the future of Armenia’s higher education system look like? Student enrollment has fallen significantly, universities have consolidated, and the country continues to face the challenge of brain drain... Read the full report: arammanoukianinstitute.org/a…
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Read the full report: arammanoukianinstitute.org/b… For decades, economic activity and investment have increasingly concentrated in Yerevan, while many of Armenia’s regions remain dependent on lower-productivity agriculture and resource-intensive industries.
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The Aram Manoukian Institute’s latest report, “Bridging the Divide: Financial and Institutional Drivers of Regional Disparities in Armenia,” examines financial and institutional forces shaping these inequalities and offers policy recommendations for a balanced economic future.
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The evolution continues. Explore the new redesigned website of the Aram Manoukian Institute for Strategic Planning, designed and built to better deliver the strategic thinking behind our work. Visit the new site and see what’s next. arammanoukianinstitute.org
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With a renewed identity, we are evolving to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world, bringing forward-thinking analysis and a stronger voice to the issues that matter most. Stay with us to see what comes next and how we will shape the conversation.
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“Escalation of State Violence: Systematic Police Brutality in Armenia Since 2023”, details a sustained pattern of excessive force, mass arbitrary detentions and intimidation directed at peaceful demonstrators, journalists, clergy and opposition figures. arammanoukianinstitute.org/e…
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The latest policy paper, “Solving the Energy Trilemma: Armenia’s Transition to Energy Abundance” provides a roadmap for transforming Armenia’s energy landscape amid mounting geopolitical and environmental challenges. Read the policy paper by visiting: arammanoukianinstitute.org/s…
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With over 73% of its energy imported, Armenia remains vulnerable to external shocks and political leverage. This white paper offers a compelling vision to transition away from these dependencies toward a self-sustaining and diversified energy model.
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The Aram Manoukian Institute publishes its policy paper “Right of Return of the Armenians of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh),” authored by Yeghia Tashjian @yeghig, Nareg Seferian, Thomas Becker @mrtommybecker, & Salma Waheedi. Read the policy paper by visiting bit.ly/3EG1sEW
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The paper examines the ethnic cleansing of Armenians from Artsakh by Azerbaijan & offers recommendations for the U.S. govt to support the right of return, including advocating for the preservation of Armenian cultural sites & holding Azeri officials accountable for war crimes.
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In the latest policy paper, @yeghig, @benyamin_poghos, and @mrubin1971 delve into Azerbaijan's alliances, emphasizing that #Azerbaijan overstates its role in monitoring #Iran.
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Given the weakened ties between #Turkey and #Israel, coupled with Turkey's influence over Azerbaijan's alliances, they question the sustainability of the strong ties between Azerbaijan and Israel. Read more from the policy paper by visiting arammanoukianinstitute.org
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.@yeghig, @benyamin_poghos, and @mrubin1971 examine the expanding relations between Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Iran, despite America's efforts to isolate Iran. Read more from the policy paper by visiting arammanoukianinstitute.org
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In the recently released policy paper, @yeghig, @benyamin_poghos, and @mrubin1971 emphasize that the United States has historically relied on Turkey to counterbalance Iranian influence in the region, however, Erdogan persists in adopting a progressively anti-American stance.
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Azerbaijan violated international law & remains unaccountable for the Artsakh Genocide, which forcibly displaced 120,000 Armenians from their ancestral homeland. @yeghig, @benyamin_poghos, @mrubin1971 emphasize the US' failure to act in response to Aliyev's genocidal campaign.
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Demand the U.S. hold Aliyev accountable by taking action at anca.org/502B Stop U.S. aid to Azerbaijan by taking action at anca.org/Lawler
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