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Azerbaijan Slams Turkish President For Congratulating Pres. Sargsyan
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-03-04 14:18:35

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

Harut Sassounian. Azerbaijan Slams Turkish President For Congratulating Pres. Sargsyan
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-02-27 01:33:23

  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

Harut Sassounian. Azerbaijan Slams Turkish President For Congratulating Pres. Sargsyan
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-02-27 01:27:34

  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

QAZVIN-RASHT-ASTARA OR IRAN-ARMENIA?
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  • 2013-02-22 03:59:28

  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

Harut Sassounian. Azerbaijan’s Shocking Discovery: Money Can’t Buy Everyone!
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  • 2013-02-20 01:24:24

  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

Harut Sassounian. Genocide is the Right Word, Justice is the Ultimate Goal!
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  • 2013-02-20 01:00:59

  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’

Harut Sassounian.Azerbaijan’s Shocking Discovery: Money Can’t Buy Everyone!
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-02-19 11:37:06

  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

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Vassily Avetisyan member of the NKR Civil Service Council
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  • 2013-02-14 18:32:41

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

Harut Sassounian.Will the REAL John Kerry Please Stand Up!
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  • 2013-02-13 16:46:41

  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

Harut Sassounian. Genocide is the Right Word, Justice is the Ultimate Goal!
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-02-13 16:14:44

  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’

Harut Sassounian.Genocide is the Right Word,Justice is the Ultimate Goal!
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-02-12 11:30:35

  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’

TV SERIES: CONTENT AND SCOPE
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  • 2013-02-05 05:56:07

  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

Hunger strikes and some candidates’ threats to drop out of race do not add intrigue to upcoming presidential election
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  • 2013-01-28 16:32:52

  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

Harut Sassounian.Turkey Claims Non-Turkish Antiquities By Intimidating Foreign Museums
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  • 2013-01-23 00:27:53

  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

Harut Sassounian. Defense Secretary Nominee Owes Apology to Armenian-Americans
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  • 2013-01-22 02:32:28

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

ARMENIAN DIASPORA IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
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  • 2013-01-17 20:52:11

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

Harut Sassounian. European Cows Can’t Stand Poor Living Conditions in Azerbaijan
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  • 2013-01-17 10:16:23

  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

Harut Sassounian. Defense Secretary Nominee Owes Apology to Armenian-Americans
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-01-16 12:22:03

  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

Harut Sassounian. Obama is Exploiting Turkish Leaders’ Craving for Flattery
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-01-16 11:03:38

  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

GEORGIA: AN ATTEMPT TO MANEUVER IN A NARROW GAUGE
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  • 2013-01-14 19:19:10

  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

Harut Sassounian.Obama is Exploiting Turkish Leaders’ Craving for Flattery
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-01-09 11:38:15

  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

CHALLENGES TO ARMENIA IN THE GLOBALIZING WORLD
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  • 2012-12-27 23:45:45

  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

A Second Chance for European Reform
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  • 2012-12-27 23:29:19

  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

Harut Sassounian.Turks Help Publicize Armenian Genocide Centennial
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  • 2012-12-26 08:00:10

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

Harut Sassounian.European Cows Can’t Stand Poor Living Conditions in Azerbaijan
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2012-12-25 09:00:54

  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

Harut Sassounian. Reflections of a Righteous Turk: Can Germany be a Model for Turkey?
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  • 2012-12-19 08:00:51

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

Turks Help Publicize Armenian Genocide Centennial
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  • 2012-12-18 11:22:59

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

Harut Sassounian.Karabagh War Comes to Hollywood, Courtesy of Azerbaijan
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  • 2012-12-14 01:29:37

  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

Reflections of a Righteous Turk: Can Germany be a Model for Turkey?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2012-12-11 09:09:57

  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

WAR IN SYRIA: PROBABLE SCENARIOS
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  • 2012-12-05 14:55:27

  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

Harut Sassounian.Karabagh War Comes to Hollywood, Courtesy of Azerbaijan
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2012-12-05 10:23:34

     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

Harut Sassounian.The Hayastan Fund Annual Telethon: A Constructive Critique
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2012-12-04 21:31:32

  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

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY DEEPLY MOURNS THE SUDDEN PASSING OF BOARD MEMBER PETER KEZIRIAN
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  • 2012-11-30 11:12:45

  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

Harut Sassounian. Azerbaijan’s Consul in Los Angeles Needs to Learn How to Use a Laptop
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  • 2012-11-28 15:00:19

  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

Harut Sassounian. The Hayastan Fund Annual Telethon: A Constructive Critique
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2012-11-28 10:23:36

  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

EUROPE: REINTEGRATION OR ANOTHER REVISION OF THE BORDERS
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2012-11-22 16:44:53

  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

Harut Sassounian. Armenian-Americans Score Major Gains in US Elections
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2012-11-19 00:02:33

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

Azerbaijan’s president slams BP over oil output
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  • 2012-11-13 09:26:42

NATO Week: Armenia discusses closer partnership with Western alliance under Moscow's close watch
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  • 2012-11-12 09:06:51

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

Prosperous Armenia Party faced with a difficult choice
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2012-11-11 08:43:01

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

Harut Sassounian . Aleppo Burns While We Fiddle: A Wake-up Call to All Armenians
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2012-11-08 11:50:03

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,

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY BOARD MEMBER ANNIE TOTAH CONTINUES TO ADVOCATE ON KEY ISSUES
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  • 2012-11-06 11:23:39

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

Harut Sassounian.Aleppo Burns While We Fiddle: A Wake-up Call to All Armenians
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2012-11-06 08:30:59

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.

HAYK KOTANJIAN: “POLITICAL SCIENTISTS AGAINST THE POLICY OF XENOPHOBIA OF THE HEAD OF THE AZERBAIJANI STATE”
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  • 2012-11-02 16:10:17

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

Harut Sassounian.ANCA Honors Senate Majority Leader For Championing Armenian Causes
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  • 2012-10-31 08:07:01

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,

Harut Sassounian. Neither Obama Nor Romney Deserve Armenian-Americans’ Votes
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  • 2012-10-27 10:00:49

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

Harut Sassounian. Neither Obama Nor Romney Deserve Armenian-Americans’ Votes
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  • 2012-10-24 10:00:17

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

Harut Sassounian. Rival Congressmen Agree on Artsakh’s Independence, Aid to Syrian Armenians
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  • 2012-10-23 01:43:42

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