The latest episode of the security-focused program Dilemma features Arsen Kharatyan, member of the Press Self-Regulation Body’s Monitoring Committee, and Avet Poghosyan, member of the Television and Radio Commission. The discussion focuses on media and civil society ahead of the elections. The conversation is moderated by Areg Kochinyan, President of the NGO Armenian Council.
Key topics discussed include:
— Is the media preparing for potential external attacks?
— Is the Moldova case the best example to consider?
— How is civil society preparing for the expected “storm”?
— The risks associated with freedom of speech and the tools available to the Television and Radio Commission,
— Does improving media literacy address all the risks?
— Beyond education reforms, what else can the state do?
— How can false statements that create public panic be countered?
— The issue of transparency in media financing,
— Measures targeting the financial independence of media outlets,
— Russian channels on Armenia’s public multiplex.
