By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier While Armenia is grappling with the fallout from the February 18 presidential voting and trying to accommodate a newly energized opposition, its two hostile
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier While Armenia is grappling with the fallout from the February 18 presidential voting and trying to accommodate a newly energized opposition, its two hostile
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Feb. 28, 2013 While Armenia is grappling with the fallout from the February 18 presidential voting and trying to accommodate a newly energized opposition, its
Sevak Sarukhanyan Deputy Director of “Noravank” Foundation, Head of the Center for Political Studies, Ph.D. (Political Studies) Recently the discussions on the development of the railway service have stirred up in the
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Money may help solve some problems, but does not solve them all. And sometimes it backfires! Azerbaijan is the perfect example of a filthy rich
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Pres. Serzh Sargsyan’s comments generated much controversy last week when he reportedly stated at a campaign stop in Yerevan on Feb. 5 that ‘tseghasbanoutyoun’
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Money may help solve some problems, but does not solve them all. And sometimes it backfires! Azerbaijan is the perfect example of a filthy rich
On 14 February President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Vassily Avetisyan member of the NKR Civil Service Council. CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Some weeks ago, when Sen. John Kerry’s name was first mentioned as a possible successor to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, I cautioned Armenians
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Pres. Serzh Sargsyan’s comments generated much controversy last week when he reportedly stated at a campaign stop in Yerevan on Feb. 5 that ‘tseghasbanoutyoun’
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Pres. Serzh Sargsyan’s comments generated much controversy last week when he reportedly stated at a campaign stop in Yerevan on Feb. 5 that ‘tseghasbanoutyoun’
Sona Manusyan Expert at the Center for Information Studies, “Noravank” Foundation, PhD (Psychology) Diana Galstyan Expert at the Center for Information Studies, “Noravank” Foundation The TV series has thus taken a root in
by David Petrosian Campaigning is underway for the upcoming presidential election in Armenia. Calling it strange is tantamount to saying almost nothing. Nevertheless, we would like to dwell on some
The Turkish government has recently embarked on an aggressive campaign, pressuring a large number of European and American museums to return antiquities that were taken out of the country
Most political observers predict a contentious hearing in the Armed Services Committee and later in the full Senate on the confirmation of former Sen. Chuck Hagel, Pres. Obama’s nominee
Tigran Ghanalanyan Expert, the Center for the Armenian Studies, “Noravank” Foundation The Armenian community in the Czech Rep. is one the newly formed Armenian communities in Europe. The study of the
In keeping with the holiday spirit, my last column of the year is devoted to a light-hearted topic! In a story titled: "Imported Cattle no Bovine Boon for Azerbaijan," Seadet
Most political observers predict a contentious hearing in the Armed Services Committee and later in the full Senate on the confirmation of former Sen. Chuck Hagel, Pres. Obama’s nominee
While political leaders often exaggerate their achievements and brag about the superiority of their nation, such claims become absurd if they are far removed from reality and border on
By Sergei Sargsyan Deputy Head of the Center for Political Studies at “Noravank” Foundation The recent parliamentary elections in Georgia turned out to be remarkable in many aspects. They were remarkable
While political leaders often exaggerate their achievements and brag about the superiority of their nation, such claims become absurd if they are far removed from reality and border on
Gagik Harutyunyan Director, Noravank Foundation In Arnold Toynbee’s classical formulation, the viability of civilizations depends on their ability to adequately respond to challenges. In this sense it can be stated that
By Hans-Werner Sinn Hans-Werner Sinn is Professor of Economics and Public Finance, University of Munich, and President of the Ifo Institute. MUNICH – The European Central Bank has managed to calm
On the eve of the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in 2005, Mehmet Ali Birand, a prominent Turkish commentator, wrote an article in Hurriyet urging the Turkish public
In a story titled: "Imported Cattle no Bovine Boon for Azerbaijan," Seadet Akifqizi of the Azerbaijani Service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) reported that the government of Azerbaijan
If it were possible to clone prominent Turkish commentator Orhan Kemal Cengiz and make multiple copies of his kind heart and righteous conscience, the Turkish government would then be
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Dec. 20, 2012 On the eve of the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in 2005, Mehmet Ali Birand, a prominent Turkish commentator, wrote an
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Karabagh (Artsakh) should not give free license to anyone to make racist and insulting statements about people
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier If it were possible to clone prominent Turkish commentator Orhan Kemal Cengiz and make multiple copies of his kind heart and righteous conscience, the
Military and political processes going on in the Middle East and especially in Syria in the context of “Arab spring” are mostly discussed in the Armenian media from the
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Karabagh (Artsakh) should not give free license to anyone to make racist and insulting statements about people on the other side of
A few thoughts may be in order on the occasion of Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s 20th anniversary and its 15th annual telethon. The intent is not to intrude into the
Establishes Endowed Internship in his Memory Washington, DC - The Armenian Assembly mourns the loss of Assembly Board of Trustees Member Peter Kezirian who passed away suddenly last week. He
A funny thing happened to the Consul General of Azerbaijan on his way to make an audio-visual presentation at the Los Angeles World Affairs Council last week. Consul General Nasimi
A few thoughts may be in order on the occasion of Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s 20th anniversary and its 15th annual telethon. The intent is not to intrude into the
On September 27, 2012 the parliament of Catalonia, which is part of Spain, took a decision, according to which, alongside with the early parliamentary elections, referendum on independence will
After long months of hectic campaigning, a constant barrage of e-mails and ads, and billions of dollars spent by the candidates and their supporters, the US presidential and congressional
By Suren Musayelyan Armenia and NATO have again exchanged their "partnership" credentials this week as events dedicated to their deepening ties were launched in Yerevan on November 5. Speaking
by David Petrosyan The situation on the domestic political scene of Armenia is continuing to develop quite dynamically. The main events are linked to the position
For almost two years, Armenians worldwide have followed the vicious civil war in Syria with great anxiety and concern for the safety and survival of their compatriots. Regrettably,
Washington, DC - In meetings with Members of Congress throughout the year, Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) Board Member Annie Totah continues to press key issues, reported the
For almost two years, Armenians worldwide have followed the vicious civil war in Syria with great anxiety and concern for the safety and survival of their compatriots.
The proposal to publish the Address of Political Science Association of Armenia was made by its Chairman Hayk Kotanjian, Doctor of Political Science. The text of the Address
The Armenian National Committee of America, Western Region, honored Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on October 28 with the organization’s highest and most prestigious "Freedom Award." Regrettably,
During my recent trip to Armenia, journalists repeatedly asked which US presidential candidate I supported in the November 6 elections. My answer was clear and unequivocal: I supported neither
During my recent trip to Armenia, journalists repeatedly asked which US presidential candidate I supported in the November 6 elections. My answer was clear and unequivocal: I supported neither
In this third and final article on the debate organized by the Armenian National Committee of America, Western Region, Congressmen Howard Berman and Brad Sherman answered questions