Summary of the Month – October 2024

We are pleased to share October’s poll results and discussions on Armagora.am, highlighting our efforts to foster meaningful dialogue on topics impacting Armenia’s future.

WEEKLY POLLS (All data as of November 7)

Starting in October, we revamped our weekly poll format to address each topic in-depth, with 5–6 questions per survey. Below is a summary of the poll results:

1. Education

Our first poll in October gathered 283 responses. A notable result emerged from the question about the Academic City: 64% of participants believe that resources should be redirected to more urgent issues.

Do you believe that the construction of the Academic City is justified at this time?

2. Energy Security

This poll had the highest participation, with 402 respondents. In response to the question, “Should Armenia give up its nuclear power plant if this were a condition for peace with Azerbaijan?”, an overwhelming 93% said “No,” citing nuclear energy as essential for Armenia’s long-term security.

Should Armenia give up its nuclear power plant if establishing peace with Azerbaijan depends on this condition?

3. The Third Republic

Our third poll on the successes and challenges of the Third Republic received 174 responses. When asked if a peace treaty would prevent future military threats from Azerbaijan, 45% answered “Definitely not,” with another 31% leaning toward “Probably not.”

In your opinion, will the peace treaty prevent a military attack by Azerbaijanin the coming years?

THREADS

To foster open dialogue, we hosted live “Ask Me Anything” sessions with experts aligned with our October topics:

​• Aram Pakhchanian co-founder and the chairman of Ayb Educational Foundation discussed the education system’s challenges and his vision for the future.

​• Areg Danagoulian a nuclear physicist and lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), spoke about energy security, discussing Metsamor, modular reactors, and nuclear advancements.

​• Ashot Voskanyan a philosopher and diplomat, addressed issues related to the Third Republic, security, and identity, discussing the post-war crisis, unhealthy public sentiment, and identity concerns.

ARTICLES

To analyze and present the data from our polls, and to further engage the public in discussions, we plan to publish a series of articles. These articles will be based on our poll results, supplementary polls from other sources, and insights from the AMA sessions.

PROMOTION CAMPAIGN AND UPCOMING EVENTS

In the coming weeks, Armagora.am’s polls will gain broader visibility through targeted digital ads on more than ten media outlets, including a “Brand Lift” campaign. Additionally, our newly formed social media team will enhance our presence on X (formerly Twitter) to reach a wider audience.

Looking ahead to November, we will launch new polls on healthcare, security, and diaspora matters, each with its own AMA session featuring leading experts. We look forward to welcoming more voices to these discussions.

Armagora.am exists for one reason: to unite the voices and insights of Armenians worldwide in search of solutions for Armenia’s present and future. Join the conversation that hundreds of Armenians are already a part of. Your perspective is invaluable as we work together to create a brighter future.

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