Hi! I’m Dr. Karena Avedissian, political analyst and independent researcher specializing in disinformation, security, and social movements across Eurasia and the Middle East.
I help media, NGOs, and research teams make sense of complex political developments through clear analysis, source-based fact-checking, and concise regional briefings.
With 15 years in academia, research, and consulting, I combine rigorous scholarship with practical policy insight.
Contact me for briefings, fact-checking, or editorial projects.
About me
My work has included projects at Harvard University, the University of Birmingham, USC, and the International Institute for Strategic Studies, focused on internet censorship, disinformation, state-building, and conflict analysis.
I now provide research, analysis, fact-checking, and editorial support on Eurasia and the Middle East for clients who need clear, reliable insight into complex regional issues.
Freedom House - Armenia’s Fight Against Disinformation
The COVID-19 pandemic and the 44-Day War in Nagorno-Karabakh in 2020 have exacerbated the country's vulnerability to disinformation. This policy brief reviews international best practices and offers recommendations to enhance Armenia’s efforts in combating disinformation.
Selected Projects
CREST - Russia and Disinformation: The Case of the Caucasus
That the North Caucasus and Georgia are seen by the Kremlin as areas where it can use, and has used, aggressive military force makes the disinformation deployed there important to understand. This report illustrates how Russia sees the use of strategic influence in its own neighbourhood.
Heinrich Böll Stiftung - Russian Leverage in Armenia
This research report explores Armenia's key dependencies on Russia in trade, energy, and security, evaluating threats to Armenian sovereignty and foreign policy autonomy. The project aims to provide actionable recommendations for mitigating and addressing these dependencies.