For small nations like ours, positioned between East and West, the media's role in our geopolitics can be a powerful force that many may overlook. These countries often become arenas for competing narratives, where major powers use media to sway opinions and justify their actions. This can distort the nation’s reality, marginalizing voices like those of Artsakh and making it harder to gain authentic support. In this episode, we discuss the importance of media narratives, funding, and literacy with AYF alum Dickran Khodanian, an independent journalist who's been on the ground in Armenia and Artsakh, witnessing the unfolding events firsthand.