Author and host Anna Sargsyan

Why is our statehood facing an existential threat today, and who benefits from it? Why does political power violate moral norms? Anna Sargsyan spoke with lawyer Taron Simonyan.

What defines Armenia's foreign policy today: economic zones, the search for political identity, or simply the instinct for survival? Anna Sargsyan spoke with political scientist Hrant Mikaelyan.

Republic Day is commemorated in our national calendar on May 28, the day of the proclamation of the first Republic of Armenia. Why do we consider the fact of the proclamation of the republic to be something to celebrate, what is the basis of our public and political perceptions regarding the idea of ​​the state? Anna Sargsyan spoke with ethnographer Mkhitar Gabrielyan.

Ascension Day commemorates the historic day of the transfer of the Catholicosate of All Armenians from the city of Sis to Etchmiadzin in 1441. The reestablishment of the See in Holy Etchmiadzin is considered a turning point, a fateful national-political decision. Would we have the Republic of Armenia today if the Patriarchal See had not been transferred first outside Armenia and then returned to Armenia? Anna Sargsyan spoke with candidate of historical sciences Mikayel Malkhasyan.

The Stepanakert Cathedral of St. Jacob and the Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God have been destroyed. Azerbaijanis are also circulating media threats about the intention to destroy the monument “We are our mountains”. The Caucasus Muslims Board and representatives of the RA government are “justifying” the international crime, declaring it an action committed “on the sovereign territory of Azerbaijan”. Does this exempt them from responsibility? Anna Sargsyan spoke with Gor Margaryan, an analyst at the Geghard Scientific-Analytical Foundation, Associate Professor of Yerevan State University.

On April 16, the US Deputy Secretary of State will visit the Armenian Embassy in the US. According to the official statement, the parties will exchange views on the implementation of the TRIPP initiative, discuss hybrid threats, the fight against disinformation, as well as issues related to religious freedom. A few days before that, the Civil Contract party published its 2026 election program, in which a separate chapter was devoted to the Armenian Church. Experts discuss the fact that this program is not only unconstitutional, but also contrary to the interests of the Armenian people and Armenia. What is the motive for the campaign against the Armenian Church in this case, and to whom is the ruling political force accountable in this matter? Anna Sargsyan spoke with political commentator Hakob Badalyan.

Why are patriotism, the Genocide claim, the Armenian Church, the Artsakh movement, and even the current Constitution being targeted? In a conversation with Anna Sargsyan, ethnographer Arsen Hakobyan presents, based on research data, the anti-scientific and anti-social nature of the authorities' attempts to deny cultural heritage.

According to the Investigative Committee, a public criminal prosecution has been initiated against David Minasyan in connection with the incident that took place at the St. Anna Church on March 29. Respecting the principle of the presumption of innocence and the interests of pre-investigation activities, Anna Sargsyan spoke with education expert Serob Khachatryan about the public reaction and the attitude towards the student.

The tension created by the authorities around the Armenian Church does not decrease. Not only clergy and church officials are in prisons and under arrest, but also believers participating in rituals. How do the actions of the authorities violate the constitutional order and the norms of international law? Anna Sargsyan spoke with Isabella Sargsyan, an expert on freedom of religion or belief.

On July 5, 2025, the Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Board, Pashazadeh, announced: “We have restored the Irevan ghaziyat. I hope that we will also go to those lands, restore our temples, mosques there, and our religious figures will work there.” Three days later, on July 8, the Prime Minister of Armenia announced: “The place of the descent of the Holy Virgin has been occupied by an anti-Christ, dog-like, anti-national group and must be liberated. I will lead this liberation.” To what extent are the official statements of Armenia and Azerbaijan consistent? In particular, what topics are the coincidences around and are they accidental? Anna Sargsyan spoke with Tatevik Hayrapetyan, Candidate of Historical Sciences, Azerbaijanist.