Amid civil society calls for Armenia to take part in the United Nations' December 9 International Anti-Corruption Day, some local observers contend that Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan's anti-corruption strategy has so far proven to have more bark than bite.
A protest movement against a planned Russian-Armenian uranium mine in southern Armenia appears to be picking up steam, with discussions underway with three political parties about a partnership.
The mine, a 50-50 joint venture between Armenia and Russia, will be located in the mineral-rich region of Syunik, already the home to two copper and molybdenum mining operations.
Controversy still surrounds ex-President Levon Ter Petrosian's statement that Armenia's attempted reconciliation with Turkey rendered President Serzh Sargsyan "a realistic and decisive statesman worthy of the 21st century." Some see the remarks as a bid to make the country's largest opposition group still appear relevant, but few believe that actual cooperation between the two longtime politica
Armenia's stormy debate over reconciliation with Turkey has died down in the last two weeks as Armenian politicians circle their wagons, size up their opponents and wait for the Turkish parliament's own decision on ratification of the October 10 protocols to reestablish diplomatic ties between the two states.
A surge in hacker attacks on several Armenian government and private websites has prompted Armenian information technology experts to demand that Armenia's Internet security become a matter of state security.
