Three young Armenian entrepreneurs rented a cart last month at the Americana -- a large shopping-restaurant-theater complex in Glendale -- to sell T-shirts, hats, and other clothing items advertised
Three young Armenian entrepreneurs rented a cart last month at the Americana -- a large shopping-restaurant-theater complex in Glendale -- to sell T-shirts, hats, and other clothing items advertised
I reported last week on the Armenian-American community success in securing cancellation of Los Angeles City’s $845,000 contract with the Gephardt Group, for lobbying on behalf of Turkey against
I reported last week on the Armenian-American community success in securing cancellation of Los Angeles City’s $845,000 contract with the Gephardt Group, for lobbying on behalf of Turkey against
I wrote a column last August warning that the Armenian-American community and all people of good will would boycott the products and services of Anheuser-Busch, Boeing, Chevron, Enterprise Rent-A-Car,
When the Justice and Development Party (AKP) came to power in 2002, its founder, Recep Tayyip Erdogan appeared like a devout Muslim seeking to eliminate corruption and improve the
I wrote a column last August warning that the Armenian-American community and all people of good will would boycott the products and services of Anheuser-Busch, Boeing, Chevron, Enterprise Rent-A-Car,
When the Justice and Development Party (AKP) came to power in 2002, its founder, Recep Tayyip Erdogan appeared like a devout Muslim seeking to eliminate corruption and improve the
When the Justice and Development Party (AKP) came to power in 2002, its founder, Recep Tayyip Erdogan appeared like a devout Muslim seeking to eliminate corruption and improve the
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin generated a major controversy after his January 28 speech at the UN General Assembly in New York. As Speaker and member of the Knesset (Parliament), Rivlin
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin generated a major controversy after his January 28 speech at the UN General Assembly in New York. As Speaker and member of the Knesset (Parliament), Rivlin
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin generated a major controversy after his January 28 speech at the UN General Assembly in New York. As Speaker and member of the Knesset (Parliament), Rivlin
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin generated a major controversy after his January 28 speech at the UN General Assembly in New York. As Speaker and member of the Knesset (Parliament), Revlin
The Presidents of the Republics of Armenia and Artsakh along with leaders of major Diasporan organizations issued an unprecedented joint declaration last week, announcing the preparation of a comprehensive
The Presidents of the Republics of Armenia and Artsakh along with leaders of major Diasporan organizations issued an unprecedented joint declaration last week, announcing the preparation of a comprehensive
The Presidents of the Republics of Armenia and Artsakh along with leaders of major Diasporan organizations issued an unprecedented joint declaration last week, announcing the preparation of a comprehensive
The Presidents of the Republics of Armenia and Artsakh along with leaders of major Diasporan organizations issued an unprecedented joint declaration last week, announcing the preparation of a comprehensive
Rimma Varzhapetyan-Feller, President of the Jewish Community of Armenia, recently wrote a scathing article titled, "World Jewry cannot become a tool in the hands of anti-Armenian propagators." She criticized
Rimma Varzhapetyan-Feller, President of the Jewish Community of Armenia, recently wrote a scathing article titled, "World Jewry cannot become a tool in the hands of anti-Armenian propagators." She criticized
Rimma Varzhapetyan-Feller, President of the Jewish Community of Armenia, recently wrote a scathing article titled, "World Jewry cannot become a tool in the hands of anti-Armenian propagators." She criticized
Rimma Varzhapetyan-Feller, President of the Jewish Community of Armenia, recently wrote a scathing article titled, "World Jewry cannot become a tool in the hands of anti-Armenian propagators." She criticized
Armenians are in the process of organizing thousands of events all over the world to commemorate the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide. These events aim to remind the world about
Armenians are in the process of organizing thousands of events all over the world to commemorate the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide. These events aim to remind the world about
Armenians are in the process of organizing thousands of events all over the world to commemorate the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide. These events aim to remind the world
Dogu Perincek, leader of the Turkish Workers’ Party, failed last week to repeat in Greece the denialist show he orchestrated in Switzerland 10 years ago. Along with members of
Dogu Perincek, leader of the Turkish Workers’ Party, failed last week to repeat in Greece the denialist show he orchestrated in Switzerland 10 years ago. Along with members of
By Immanuel Wallerstein, November 15, 2014 The official mythology is that between 1945 (or 1946) and 1989 (or 1991), the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR) confronted each other
Over a year ago, a handful of young Armenians formed the American Armenian Rose Float Association and embarked on an ambitious project that many Armenians had contemplated for a
Anna Zhamakochyan Senior Expert at the Noravank Foundation’s Center for Information Studies In the recent years the Republic of Armenia (RoA) has been involved in geopolitical integration processes. Since 2010 the
Over a year ago, a handful of young Armenians formed the American Armenian Rose Float Association and embarked on an ambitious project that many Armenians had contemplated for a
Here is a surprising news item being disclosed for the first time in this column -- Amal Ramzi Alamuddin, wife of prominent actor and human rights activist George Clooney,
Here is a surprising news item being disclosed for the first time in this column -- Amal Ramzi Alamuddin, wife of prominent actor and human rights activist George Clooney,
Here is a surprising news item being disclosed for the first time in this column -- Amal Ramzi Alamuddin, wife of prominent actor and human rights activist George Clooney,
The JNS.org website (Jewish and Israel news) posted a venomous, anti-Armenian article by Arye Gut with a bombastic headline: “Anti-Semitism in Armenia: A Clear and Present Danger.” JNS.org identifies the
The JNS.org website (Jewish and Israel news) posted a venomous, anti-Armenian article by Arye Gut with a bombastic headline: “Anti-Semitism in Armenia: A Clear and Present Danger.” JNS.org identifies the
I delve this week into a thorny subject that has distressed much of the Armenian world: The uproar generated by the highly critical and harshly-worded letter posted on the
I delve this week into a thorny subject that has distressed much of the Armenian world: The uproar generated by the highly critical and harshly-worded letter posted on the
Presentation of the Head of the Institute for National Strategic Studies MOD, RA, Doctor of Political Science, Major General Hayk Kotanjian. Parliamentary hearings at the Standing Committee on Foreign Relations
Last week, a Turkish Parliamentarian submitted a proposal to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, seeking condemnation of the Armenian Genocide, a series of atrocities, and other acts of
In recent years, a growing number of Turkish intellectuals, scholars, journalists and human rights activists have taken bold positions on the Armenian Genocide, in opposition to their government’s denials.
In recent years, a growing number of Turkish intellectuals, scholars, journalists and human rights activists have taken bold positions on the Armenian Genocide, in opposition to their government’s denials.
Azerbaijan’s armed forces committed a criminal act on November 12, shooting down an unarmed Armenian helicopter inside Artsakh’s borders and killing three military officers. This is the first time
In recent years, a growing number of Turkish intellectuals, scholars, journalists and human rights activists have taken bold positions on the Armenian Genocide, in opposition to their government’s denials.
Azerbaijan’s armed forces committed a criminal act on November 12, shooting down an unarmed Armenian helicopter inside Artsakh’s borders and killing three military officers. This is the first time
Nearly all congressional candidates nationwide who supported Armenian -American issues were victorious during the November 4 elections. The outcome was similarly positive for other candidates running in state and
Nearly all congressional candidates nationwide who supported Armenian -American issues were victorious during the November 4 elections. The outcome was similarly positive for other candidates running in state and
Armenians boosted their historical ties with the Arab and Muslim world last month with the simultaneous visits of Armenia’s President and Jerusalem’s Armenian Patriarch to the Kingdom of Jordan,
I just learned that the Turkish government has quietly corrected the signpost near the historic Holy Cross Church (Sourp Khach) on Akhtamar Island in Lake Van, by indicating its
I just learned that the Turkish government has quietly corrected the signpost near the historic Holy Cross Church (Sourp Khach) on Akhtamar Island in Lake Van, by indicating its
The Turkish government got a big slap in the face last week when the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to turn down its application for a Security Council
The Turkish government got a big slap in the face last week when the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to turn down its application for a Security Council
The Turkish government got a big slap in the face last week when the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to turn down its application for a Security Council
The Turkish government got a big slap in the face last week when the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to turn down its application for a Security Council
Geoffrey Robertson, prominent British expert on international law, wrote a 40-page report in 2009, exposing the false and inaccurate statements on the Armenian Genocide by the UK Foreign and
Such terms like “Tu-kiu”, “Tu-Kue”, “Tut-Kut”, “Tolköl” occurred firstly in Chinese literature, had been entered into Arabian and Byzantium literature by being translated as “Turk” (plural word “Türük” or
Geoffrey Robertson, prominent British expert on international law, wrote a 40-page report in 2009, exposing the false and inaccurate statements on the Armenian Genocide by the UK Foreign and
Geoffrey Robertson, prominent British expert on international law, wrote a 40-page report in 2009, exposing the false and inaccurate statements on the Armenian Genocide by the UK Foreign and
Expert, Centre for Armenian Studies, Noravank Foundation A New Bill of the US Congress The problem of preserving and returning church properties in Turkey seized from Christian minorities is time to
I just returned home from two hectic weeks of travel. First, I participated in the Armenia-Diaspora Conference in Yerevan, where I co-chaired a panel on the Centennial of the
Over 1,000 attendees of the Armenia-Diaspora Conference in Yerevan, organized by the Diaspora Ministry, cheered loudly when Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia made the surprising
I just returned home from two hectic weeks of travel. First, I participated in the Armenia-Diaspora Conference in Yerevan, where I co-chaired a panel on the Centennial of the
While Turkey was pressuring the French President not to support a bill criminalizing denial of the Armenian Genocide, it had to cope with Greece, yet another country that just
While Turkey was pressuring the French President not to support a bill criminalizing denial of the Armenian Genocide, it had to cope with Greece, yet another country that just
The Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of Australia had invited this writer to speak at commemorative events in Sydney and Melbourne, and deliver a formal address at the New South
By Harut Sassounian www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com The Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of Australia had invited this writer to speak at commemorative events in Sydney and Melbourne, and deliver a formal address at the
By Harut Sassounian www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com While it is not surprising to learn that Turkey and the United States have coordinated their official declarations on the Armenian Genocide, recent revelations have confirmed their
Sevak Sarukhanyan Ph.D., Deputy Director of “Noravank” Foundation Recently there has been a surge in work on international transport projects. This concerns also the South Caucasus and Caspian region, where several
While it is not surprising to learn that Turkey and the United States have coordinated their official declarations on the Armenian Genocide, recent revelations have confirmed their shameful behind-the-scenes
Having gained political independence in 1991 Republic of Armenia acquired a right to join the world economic system and thus became a part of the world economy. In the
Two important conferences took place in Yerevan last week in preparation for next year’s Armenian Genocide Centennial. Participating in the first meeting, held on May 26, were representatives of Centennial
Two important conferences took place in Yerevan last week in preparation for next year’s Armenian Genocide Centennial. Participating in the first meeting, held on May 26, were representatives of Centennial
On May 17, 2014, an interview with the Israeli expert in international relations Arye Gut was published on the website of the Azerbaijani newspaper Baku Post, where he claims
This is the second and final part of a column I wrote last month, analyzing why the Young Turks were able to exterminate the Armenians, but could not carry
Washington's role in Ukraine, and its backing for the regime's neo-Nazis, has huge implications for the rest of the world John Pilger Why do we tolerate the threat of another world
On March 21, 2014 a sudden breakthrough of militants from Turkey and capture of the Armenian-populated Kessab1 near the Turkish-Syrian border once again attracted the attention of the Armenian
14 Days in Diyarbakir - 14 Photos of Amed - 14 Pieces on Tigranakert. "Repair's" special correspondant MJM, a french-armenian journalist, has recently spent two weeks in the current capital
The European Court on Human Rights (ECHR) issued on May 12 its largest judgment ever against any country, ruling that Turkey had to pay $123 million as compensation to
On May 7, I attended a very impressive benefit gala at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza hotel in Los Angeles, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the USC Shoah Foundation
Within days of releasing a shrewdly-worded statement on April 23, misleading some into thinking that he was acknowledging the Armenian Genocide, Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan reversed course on a
Gagik Harutyunyan Director, Noravank Scientific Educational Foundation After the downfall of the USSR only the laziest commentators did not say something along the lines that the cold war is over and
By Robert Parry Exclusive: The mainstream U.S. media likes to talk about Ukraine as an “information war,” meaning that the Russians are making stuff up. But the false narratives are actually
Within days of releasing a shrewdly-worded statement on April 23, misleading some into thinking that he was acknowledging the Armenian Genocide, Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan reversed course on a
Within days of releasing a shrewdly-worded statement on April 23, misleading some into thinking that he was acknowledging the Armenian Genocide, Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan reversed course on a
By Samantha Testa April 30, 2014 This time next year will mark the 100 year anniversary of the death of 1.5 million Armenians during the genocide that began in 1915. To
Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan’s statement on the ‘events of 1915’ released in nine languages last week was a major propaganda coup for Turkey, generating worldwide publicity. The announcement was
Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan’s statement on the ‘events of 1915’ released in nine languages last week was a major propaganda coup for Turkey, generating worldwide publicity. The announcement was
Every time that the Armenian Genocide is mentioned anywhere in the world, Turkish officials protest hysterically like children caught with the hand in the cookie jar! The Turkish leaders’ psychotic
Every time that the Armenian Genocide is mentioned anywhere in the world, Turkish officials protest hysterically like children caught with the hand in the cookie jar! The Turkish leaders’ psychotic
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Pulitzer-prize winning American journalist Seymour Hersh, in a sensational article “The Red Line and the Rat Line,” published in the London Review of Books,
Pulitzer-prize winning American journalist Seymour Hersh, in a sensational article “The Red Line and the Rat Line,” published in the London Review of Books, discloses that the Turkish government
Endless comparisons are made between the Armenian Genocide and the Jewish Holocaust. However, there is yet another comparison that is rarely made: the Turkish ability to carry out the
Vahram Hovyan Expert, Centre for the Armenian Studies, Noravank Foundation Centers for Armenian Studies are structures that conduct scientific research and/or higher education activities related to Armenian language, history, culture, politics,
Two weeks ago -- on the last day of the three-month deadline -- the Swiss government decided to file an appeal with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)
Two weeks ago -- on the last day of the three-month deadline -- the Swiss government decided to file an appeal with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)
Two weeks ago -- on the last day of the three-month deadline -- the Swiss government decided to file an appeal with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu’s threat to retaliate against anyone in Syria who dares to damage the tomb of Suleyman Shah, grandfather of Osman I, founder of the Ottoman
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu’s threat to retaliate against anyone in Syria who dares to damage the tomb of Suleyman Shah, grandfather of Osman I, founder of the Ottoman
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu’s threat to retaliate against anyone in Syria who dares to damage the tomb of Suleyman Shah, grandfather of Osman I, founder of the Ottoman
The Diaspora Ministry of the Republic of Armenia invited a small group of scholars and analysts to Yerevan last December to discuss the Diaspora’s changing role in relation to
The Diaspora Ministry of the Republic of Armenia invited a small group of scholars and analysts to Yerevan last December to discuss the Diaspora’s changing role in relation to
The Diaspora Ministry of the Republic of Armenia invited a small group of scholars and analysts to Yerevan last December to discuss the Diaspora’s changing role in relation to
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier In a series of secretly recorded phone conversations revealed last week, Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was heard instructing his son to hide
Foreshadowing next year’s Centennial commemorative events, the Armenian Genocide issue was discussed for the first time at the UN Security Council on January 29. Armenia’s Ambassador Garen Nazarian, addressing the
With the approaching Centennial of the Armenian Genocide in 2015, Turkish leaders are coming under increasing pressure from the international community to face their country’s sordid past and acknowledge
One of the most respected and beloved magazines for Armenian readers - "Literary Armenia" - celebrates its 55 saturated and difficult years. From the first issue and to date the
It is noteworthy that the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) is holding simultaneous hearings on two rival lawsuits filed by Armenians and Azerbaijanis. Is this a mere coincidence
It is noteworthy that the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) is holding simultaneous hearings on two rival lawsuits filed by Armenians and Azerbaijanis. Is this a mere coincidence
As the final pullout of US forces from Afghanistan approaches, uncertainties and security risks will shape the future of the country and its neighborhood. Leaving behind a small contingent
In a lengthy interview last week with Agence France Presse (AFP) on the tragic situation in Syria, Pres. Bashar al-Assad made an unexpected reference to the massacres of 1.5
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier In a lengthy interview last week with Agence France Presse (AFP) on the tragic situation in Syria, Pres. Bashar al-Assad made an unexpected reference
Peter Balakian, Professor of Humanities at Colgate University, recently wrote a thought-provoking commentary, titled: “A Broken Connection: The Armenian Financial Community and the Making of Culture.” In his article, Balakian
This report provides the assessment of the macroeconomic impact of Armenia joining the Customs Union. Quantitative analysis has demonstrated that, as a result of integration with the CU, the
The Turkish government, its lobbying firms, and Turkish-American organizations have spent millions of dollars to take members of Congress and their staffs on all-expenses-paid trips to Turkey with the
In the works of modern specialists of Diaspora studies an idea is often expressed that diaspora is not only a part of the people living in foreign countries that
Canadian Turks launched a petition last month seeking the removal of all references to the Armenian Genocide from the 11th grade curriculum of Toronto high schools. This petition is a
Gagik Harutyunyan Executive Director, Noravank Scientific Educational Foundation, Yerevan The overall trend of current changes occurring in the world is transition from the monopole system to a multipolar one, or in
Sergei Sargsyan Deputy Head, Centre for the Political Studies, Noravank Foundation The autumn of 2013 was politically eventful in Georgia. Among other events, the presidential elections are worth mentioning, with Prime
Gagik Harutyunyan Executive Director, Noravank Scientific Educational Foundation, Yerevan Armenian studies are certainly not a purely academic/fundamental science. Branches of Armenian studies – history, literature, architecture, etc., are manifestations of our
The wily Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu used every diplomatic trick to take maximum advantage of his presence in Yerevan during the Black Sea Economic Cooperation conference (BSEC) last
The wily Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu used every diplomatic trick to take maximum advantage of his presence in Yerevan during the Black Sea Economic Cooperation conference (BSEC) last
The European Court of Human Rights issued last week a critical Armenian Genocide-related ruling in the case of Dogu Perincek vs. Switzerland. Perincek, the leader of a minor Turkish political
The European Court of Human Rights issued last week a critical Armenian Genocide-related ruling in the case of Dogu Perincek vs. Switzerland. Perincek, the leader of a minor Turkish political
Earlier this year, I wrote a column describing the Turkish government’s bullying tactics to reclaim antique objects from European and American museums. It is ironic that Turkey, one of
The wily Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu used every diplomatic trick to take maximum advantage of his presence in Yerevan during the Black Sea Economic Cooperation conference (BSEC) last
Earlier this year, I wrote a column describing the Turkish government’s bullying tactics to reclaim antique objects from European and American museums. It is ironic that Turkey, one of
The wily Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu used every diplomatic trick to take maximum advantage of his presence in Yerevan during the Black Sea Economic Cooperation conference (BSEC) last
Earlier this year, I wrote a column describing the Turkish government’s bullying tactics to reclaim antique objects from European and American museums. It is ironic that Turkey, one of
Earlier this year, I wrote a column describing the Turkish government’s bullying tactics to reclaim antique objects from European and American museums. It is ironic that Turkey, one of
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier It is always interesting to see how the Armenian community is viewed by outsiders. That perspective becomes more fascinating when the assessment is made
Երկու նշանավոր ամերիկահայեր վերջերս արժանացել են բացառիկ պարգևների՝ հպարտության զգացում պարգևելով հայությանը իրենց իրագործումների համար: Հուլիսին Միացյալ Նահանգների ռազմածովային ուժերը հայտարարել էին, որ նոր ռազմանավերից մեկը կրելու է ԱՄՆ Դաշնային
It is always interesting to see how the Armenian community is viewed by outsiders. That perspective becomes more fascinating when the assessment is made by a U.S. diplomat in
Two prominent Armenian-Americans were recently honored with exceptional accolades, making Armenians proud of their accomplishments. In July, the US Navy announced that a future guided-missile destroyer will bear the name
Since every Armenian around the world passionately upholds the interests of Artsakh (Karabagh), many wonder why the Government of Armenia has not officially recognized its independence from Azerbaijan. Armenia’s leaders
I visited the amazing land of Japan for the first time last month. The minute I set foot on Tokyo’s Narita Airport, it felt like entering a surreal country --
by Sidsel Overgaard Karen Hanghoj, a scientist with Denmark's Geological Survey, points to the southern tip of Greenland on a colorful map hanging in her office. "What you can see here
This is the amazing tale of the Turkish government handing over to Istanbul’s Armenian Patriarchate in the 1920’s some of the church effects looted during the Genocide. According to attorney
This is the amazing tale of the Turkish government handing over to Istanbul’s Armenian Patriarchate in the 1920’s some of the church effects looted during the Genocide. According to attorney
On October 23-25, 2013 “Noravank” Foundation in cooperation with the CSTO Analytical Association held “CSTO and Eurasia’s Security” conference in Yerevan. The conference aimed to create expert ground for
This column is devoted to Serge Samoniantz, former English editor of Asbarez newspaper for 10 years, and current editor of The California Courier for the last 25 years. Serge is
The Customs Union is not an Imperial but economic project, believes Vladimir Lepehin, the director of EurAsEC, the member of Academic Board of the RAS on Eurasian economic integration. “The
Awash in billions of petrodollars, but lacking a moral compass, Azerbaijan has been busy handing out loads of money to anyone who is willing to heed its propaganda. Baku's bribery
On October 10, within the framework of the Kyrgyz Republic’s chairmanship in the CSTO, an academic-practical conference “AFGHANISTAN 2014: PROSPECTS OF THE SITUATION IN THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN,
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier While there is frequent talk about the pursuit of Armenian claims against Turkey in the International Court of Justice (World Court), the possibility of
Like a comet, Raffi Tokatlian burst into the fine art world with his bronze series titled "Myth & Reality". His work has been exhibited in Lebanon, Switzerland, Italy, Japan,
While there is frequent talk about the pursuit of Armenian claims against Turkey in the International Court of Justice (World Court), the possibility of taking legal action in the
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier While there is frequent talk about the pursuit of Armenian claims against Turkey in the International Court of Justice (World Court), the possibility of
George Vlad Niculescu Head of Research, The European Geopolitical Forum The announcement at the beginning of September 2013, in Moscow, by President Serzh Sargsyan of Armenia's decision to join the Russia-led
In the recent weeks the interest of the Armenian mass media and public towards the situation around the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has grown; it has been first of all conditioned
I just returned from a three-day conference in Yerevan where 40 Armenian activists, journalists, and representatives of political, religious and cultural organizations from 18 countries (Argentina, Armenia, Artsakh, Belgium,
Հայոց ցեղասպանության հարյուրամյակի մոտենալուն զուգընթաց աճում է հասարակական հետաքրքրությունը Թուրքիայի դեմ դատական հայց ներկայացնելու հարցում: Միջազգային իրավունքի պրոֆեսոր Յուրի Բարսեղովը եղել է այս ոլորտի առաջադեմ փորձագետներից մեկը, որ բազմաթիվ գրքեր
With the approaching Centennial of the Armenian Genocide, there has been growing public interest in taking legal action against Turkey in international courts. One of the leading experts in this
Ever since Egypt’s President Mohamed Morsi was removed from office, Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been harshly critical of the new government, strongly advocating his fellow Islamist
Ever since Egypt’s President Mohamed Morsi was removed from office, Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been harshly critical of the new government, strongly advocating his fellow Islamist
Azerbaijan’s leaders may not be aware that some of their incompetent underlings are causing great harm to the interests and reputation of their own country. Pres. Aliyev should take
ALVINA AVAGYAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF “FRUIT ARMENIA” OJSC ORIGIN OF THE PROGRAMME “Fruit Armenia” OJSC was established by Government Decree No 1572-A of November 3, 2011 of the Republic of Armenia (RA)
The Arab Spring in Egypt has turned into a hellish summer with countless casualties. Ever since the Egyptian military deposed President Mohamed Morsi, one particular foreign leader has been screaming
While visiting a youth camp on August 18, Pres. Serzh Sargsyan was asked several questions on domestic and foreign issues. One particular question attracted the most attention due to
Azerbaijan’s leaders may not be aware that some of their incompetent underlings are causing great harm to the interests and reputation of their own country. Pres. Aliyev should take
Azerbaijan’s leaders may not be aware that some of their incompetent underlings are causing great harm to the interests and reputation of their own country. Pres. Aliyev should take
A deadly incident with potentially serious consequences took place on the Armenian-Turkish border in the night of July 31. Armenian and Turkish sources have provided conflicting versions of this event.
The recently announced demand for lands from Turkey by the Prosecutor General of Armenia attracted much attention from Armenians worldwide and harsh criticism from the Turkish government. While this
The recently announced demand for lands from Turkey by the Prosecutor General of Armenia attracted much attention from Armenians worldwide and harsh criticism from the Turkish government. While this
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier After brutally quelling massive domestic protests against his increasingly despotic rule, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is now facing another serious
Ever since independence in 1991, Armenia’s leaders have been reluctant to make any concrete demands from Turkey beyond recognition of the Armenian Genocide. Only in recent years, Armenian officials have
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Ever since independence in 1991, Armenia’s leaders have been reluctant to make any concrete demands from Turkey beyond recognition of the Armenian Genocide. Only in
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Ever since independence in 1991, Armenia’s leaders have been reluctant to make any concrete demands from Turkey beyond recognition of the Armenian Genocide. Only in
Arestakes Simavoryan Head of the Center for Armenian Studies, “Noravank” Foundation While Ankara is trying to handle domestic developments, preparatory works directed against the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide still
Some months ago I wrote a column titled “Obama is Exploiting Turkish Leaders’ Craving for Flattery,” explaining that the U.S. President is able to persuade Prime Minister Recep Tayyip
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Some months ago I wrote a column titled “Obama is Exploiting Turkish Leaders’ Craving for Flattery,” explaining that the U.S. President is able to
Recent NATO’s decision to denounce plans of direct Arctic presence sends a positive signal to all littoral states including Russia, a major regional stakeholder among non-members of the Alliance.
Some months ago I wrote a column titled “Obama is Exploiting Turkish Leaders’ Craving for Flattery,” explaining that the U.S. President is able to persuade Prime Minister Recep Tayyip
It is not often that I cover murder mysteries, but I am making an exception given the unusual circumstances of an Ottoman Crown Prince’s death in 1916 and its
Some may have expected that the recent mass protests and unrest in Turkey would preoccupy its leaders with internal problems, distracting them from other important developments, such as Armenian
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Some may have expected that the recent mass protests and unrest in Turkey would preoccupy its leaders with internal problems, distracting them from other
David Stepanyan Judging by the recent wrangling in the UN Security Council and the reaction of Iran and Israel, it seems that the Syrian conflict is gradually passing into a
The Armenian Defense Ministry is considering sending two platoons of troops to southern Lebanon. Ministry officials are traveling to Rome this week to discuss the structure, deployment site, number
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier The Armenian Defense Ministry is considering sending two platoons of troops to southern Lebanon. Ministry officials are traveling to Rome this week to discuss
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier As the Centennial approaches, Turkish officials and their cohorts are searching for more subtle approaches to deny the Armenian Genocide. Realizing that their past
Sergei Sargsyan Deputy Head of the Center for Political Studies, “Noravank” Foundation Coming forward on the post-Soviet space of a new integration project – Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), initiated polemics,
Dr. Charny Dismantles Prof. Gunter’s Deceptive Genocide Denialism By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier As the Centennial approaches, Turkish officials and their cohorts are searching for more subtle approaches to deny the
Lawyers on behalf of Armenian plaintiffs responded last week to the U.S. Government’s brief which had urged the Supreme Court not to review a Federal Appeals Court decision striking
Armenians woke up on April 30 to the breaking news: “Ruslan Tsarni Apologizes to Armenian Community,” as reported by Alin Gregorian, editor of the Armenian Mirror-Spectator of Watertown, Mass. Prior
The U.S. Supreme Court asked the Obama Administration last October if it should review a Federal Appeals Court decision that had struck down a California law (Section 354.4) extending
Armenians woke up on April 30 to the breaking news: “Ruslan Tsarni Apologizes to Armenian Community,” as reported by Alin Gregorian, editor of the Armenian Mirror-Spectator of Watertown, Mass. Prior
The bizarre circumstances and dubious names in the Boston Marathon bombings have raised many questions that have yet to be answered by government officials and journalists. The most mysterious character
Events in Syria are of some interest for the Armenian academic and analytical circles not only in the aspect of regional and geopolitical changes which will also influence Armenia,
President Serzh Sargsyan, as it is required by the Constitution, had a consultation with the political forces represented in the Parliament last week and decided to appoint Tigran Sargsyan,
The City Council elections in the result of which the new mayor will be elected will be held on May 5th in Yerevan, where the 35% of the total
As it is known, today the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic is not fully involved in the negotiation process under the auspices of the OSCE Minsk Group. The stance of Stepanakert is
The bizarre circumstances and dubious names in the Boston Marathon bombings have raised many questions that have yet to be answered by government officials and journalists. The most mysterious character
In the absence of established facts, it is difficult to reach an informed conclusion and find a motive for the murderous actions of the Tsarnaev brothers -- Tamerlan, 26,
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Many unanswered questions remain in the wake of the barbaric Boston Marathon bombings last week. In the absence of established facts, it is difficult to
Federal Judge Dolly M. Gee, wrongfully claiming lack of jurisdiction, dismissed a lawsuit on March 26, filed by Armenian-Americans demanding compensation from the Republic of Turkey for confiscating their
By Sergei Minasyan PhD (in History), Head of the Department of Political Researches, Caucasus Institute On January 17 official visit of the prime-minister of Georgia Bidzina Ivanishvili to Armenia took place.
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Shortly after Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio became Pope Francis I, Armenian and Turkish media outlets rushed to inform their audiences that the Argentinean Archbishop
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier The Voice of Armenians TV in New York (VOATV NY) held its second annual fundraising banquet on March 2, at The Palisadium in Cliffside
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier The Empire Strikes Back, not in a science fiction movie, but in a French court! For several years, the French-Armenian community has been trying to
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier The Empire Strikes Back, not in a science fiction movie, but in a French court! For several years, the French-Armenian community has been trying to
The Voice of Armenians TV in New York (VOATV NY) held its second annual fundraising banquet on March 2, at The Palisadium in Cliffside Park, New Jersey. On this
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier The Voice of Armenians TV in New York (VOATV NY) held its second annual fundraising banquet on March 2, at The Palisadium in Cliffside