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Dominic Lieven, a historian of Russia, traces the rise of the Russian Empire and its struggles to adapt to the modern world. He examines how monarchy, social inequality and great-power competition shaped Russia’s history, from imperial expansion to revolution and the Soviet collapse. The lecture was delivered in Tbilisi on June 30, 2026.This lecture is part of the Monterey Summer Symposium 2026, held across Uzbekistan, Georgia and Armenia from June 18 to July 10, 2026.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

Yerevan is hosting #COP17, a major international conference on climate change and biodiversity. World leaders are gathering to discuss how to protect nature and turn promises into real action.But what can COP17 actually achieve? And what does it mean for Armenia?Dr. Adil Najam, President of WWF International and a professor at Boston University joins CivilNet to discuss these questions. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

📍 Armenia’s controversial Amulsar gold mine officially launched operations, marking the end to years of delays over the project. It’s expected to generate $120-$130 million per year in taxes📍 Drone strikes by Ukraine on multiple data centers used by Yandex, Russia’s largest technology company, led to disruptions to the company’s services across Armenia.📍 Armenia’s government formally recognized Electric Networks of Armenia, a major utility company, as a “public priority,” paving the way for the company’s nationalization.

In today’s episode of Insights, Eric examines Armenia’s nuclear energy plans following a visit to Yerevan by representatives of Rosatom, Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation. He also analyzes Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev’s latest speech, focusing on his statements about the 2020 war, threats against Armenia, and rhetoric referencing the Armenian Genocide.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #insightswitherichacopian

Dominic Lieven, a historian of Russia, examines how geography, territory and ideology have shaped empires and great-power competition. He traces the foundations of British and American global dominance, Russia’s imperial legacy and China’s rise, exploring what history reveals about today’s rivalry between Washington and Beijing. The lecture was delivered in Tbilisi on June 29, 2026.This lecture is part of the Monterey Summer Symposium 2026, held across Uzbekistan, Georgia and Armenia from June 18 to July 10, 2026.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ