Christmas Tree in Yerevan

Wind of Change

As I reflect on these last moments of 2019… as we head into 2020 and the next decade… I look into the future full of uncertainty and promise

Uncertainty, because last month I left the Armenian service of Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty (azatutyun.am).

Promise, because I have a world of opportunities and plans, one of which is my return to the civil society sector as the country representative of Media Diversity Institute and the launch of the IT help-desk project for journalists and human rights defenders.

I also should have more time and freedom to blog and podcast.

And while I will miss my wonderful team at Azatutyun.am, leaving it was my decision and I have no regrets!

So here we go! Farewell 2019, welcome 2020!

Artur Papyan

Journalist, blogger, digital security and media consultant