Davit Evereklyan, one of the key figures in the Armenian diaspora theatre, began his journey in the theatre in 1943 in Lebanon. He founded several theatre companies, including “Lebanese-Armenian,” “Petros Adamyan,” “Germanic,” and “Beirut-Armenian Backstage Artists.” As a director and actor, he brought to life characters from both Armenian and foreign playwrights in numerous productions. Evereklyan’s prolific theatrical career in Lebanon was interrupted by political instability, prompting his move to Montreal with his family. There, he revitalised his theatrical environment by collaborating with the “Armenian” and “Constantinople-Armenian Union” theatre companies.

KeywordsDavit Evereklyan Montreal Diaspora Theatrical company actor historian of theatre performance.

This article examines the institution of lobbying in the United States, presenting its historical development, regulatory framework, and empirical scope, with the aim of drawing lessons for the Republic of Armenia. In the U.S. context, lobbying has evolved into a significant economic and political sector, creating both democratic opportunities and risks of corruption. By contrast, Armenia lacks a comprehensive legal framework for lobbying, despite pressing anti-corruption imperatives. The article argues that Armenia could benefit from adapting elements of the American model – particularly transparency, registration, public access, and oversight – while tailoring these mechanisms to its local institutional context and democratic needs. The study concludes by offering recommendations to Armenia’s emerging reform agenda․

KeywordsLobbying USA anti-corruption policy lobbying groups Armenian diaspora lobbying organizations in the U.S. Republic of Armenia lobbying oversight.