With summer having come to a close, we are pleased to share the initial results from the first month of Armagora, our new pan-Armenian online discussion platform. Launched on August 1, Armagora is designed to foster dialogue, promote active listening, and unite Armenians in collaborative problem-solving.

The platform offers three main sections: Weekly Polls, Discussion Threads, and Expert Articles, each crafted by experts in their respective fields to engage users in meaningful conversations across a variety of topics.

Key Figures: In one month, the site attracted:
• 6500 visitors
• from 31 countries.

Armenia, the USA, and France lead in the number of website visitors.

WEEKLY POLLS

1. "Should the Diaspora be represented in the RA NA?" 748 people participated in the vote, with over half supporting this idea.

Should the Diaspora be represented in the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia?
01.08.2024

2. "How would you evaluate the cooperation between Armenia and the Diaspora in solving national problems?" A substantial majority of participants gave a negative assessment.

How would you evaluate the cooperation between Armenia and the Diaspora so far, aimed at addressing national issues?
08.08.2024

3. "What are the main obstacles to effective cooperation between Armenia and the Diaspora?" Participants could choose from fixed responses or provide their own answers. Seventeen percent opted to offer their own responses, emphasizing issues like conflicting interests and ineffective engagement mechanisms.

"What are the main obstacles to effective cooperation between Armenia and the Diaspora?"
15.08.2024

THREADS

The Threads section is the fastest-growing area of the site, with several dozen discussions already initiated on various topics. The most active conversations center around identity protection, Armenia-Diaspora relations, and security. We encourage you to follow and join the discussions.

Top 3 Threads of the Month:

The need to develop a new national ideology (Vladimir Martirosyan)

The future of Armenia-Diaspora relations (Davit Akelyan)

Expectations from the candidates in the upcoming US elections (Aram Hamparian)

ARTICLES

The Articles section offers expert research on a wide range of topics, including national security, good governance, Armenia-Diaspora relations, healthcare, education, and more.

Top 3 Most Read Articles of the Month:

War and Peace between Small States in the Age of Competitive Multipolarity

Author: Dr. Eduard Abrahamyan
This analysis offers an in-depth look at the global upheavals occurring today, detailing how the world order is shifting and what small states must do to succeed rather than be overwhelmed (spoiler alert: no one will save us; much truly depends on our own actions).

Can Armenia’s refugee crisis catalyse health-system reforms?

Authors: Christopher Markosian, Kim Hekimian, Kent Garber, Ara Darzi, Shant Shekherdimian
This research examines how the refugee crisis could drive reforms in Armenia's healthcare system.

Strategies of Small States According to Israeli Statesman and Professor David Vital

Author: Dr. Eduard Abrahamyan
This article discusses the role and strategies of small states in the global context.

Looking ahead, Armagora.am will launch new initiatives starting in September to encourage further discussions. Prominent figures from various fields will join to answer questions submitted in the Threads section of Armagora.am, with responses provided in comments and broadcast live.

The Armagora.am has one goal: to unite Armenians in meaningful discussions to collaboratively address today's and tomorrow's challenges.

Join the ongoing meaningful conversations, already engaging hundreds of Armenians from around the world. Share your insights and experiences as we work together to shape a better future.

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