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Response to the Prime Minister: Consequences of Not Integrating into the EAEU
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-26 17:41:29

A few days ago Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan made a noteworthy statement. In particular, the Prime Minister agreed that Armenian economy has not benefited from EAEU membership, but

Harut Sassounian.WikiLeaks Reveals Hillary Clinton’s Email Exchanges on Armenian Issues
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-26 16:54:38

The whole world is following with great interest the flood of internal emails released by WikiLeaks: over 400,000 emails of the Turkish ruling party (AKP), 2.8 million U.S. diplomatic

Harut Sassounian.WikiLeaks Reveals Hillary Clinton’s Email Exchanges on Armenian Issues
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-25 13:20:46

The whole world is following with great interest the flood of internal emails released by WikiLeaks: over 400,000 emails of the Turkish ruling party (AKP), 2.8 million U.S. diplomatic

Harut Sassounian.Once Again, the French Legislature Bans Denial of the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-23 15:29:16

  Both Houses of the French Legislature have once again adopted a law that penalizes the denial of genocides recognized by French or international courts, or the denial, minimization or

Quick Rise of Tensions in Relations between the USA and Azerbaijan
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-20 18:05:12

The United States’ position on Nagorno Karabakh conflict has recently resulted in some tensions in the relations between the USA and Azerbaijan.    Nagorno Karabakh   In his letter to Barack Obama on

Harut Sassounian.Once Again, the French Legislature Bans Denial of the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-19 13:51:59

  Both Houses of the French Legislature have once again adopted a law that penalizes the denial of genocides recognized by French or international courts, or the denial, minimization or

Harut Sassounian. More Beneficial to Support Members Of Congress Than Vote for President
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-14 15:56:19

There is widespread dissatisfaction and mistrust among the American public toward the two main presidential candidates: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Armenian-Americans likewise are negatively disposed toward these candidates.

Harut Sassounian. More Beneficial to Support Members Of Congress Than Vote for President
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-13 13:10:34

There is widespread dissatisfaction and mistrust among the American public toward the two main presidential candidates: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Armenian-Americans likewise are negatively disposed toward these candidates.

EU Energy Policy within Eastern Partnership (EaP)
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-13 12:42:57

EU energy demands and import grow in correlation with its economic strengthening, while to its East, post-Soviet states strive to benefit from export and transit of energy resources, as

"Korea: massive punishment and punishment".
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-13 10:17:36

                                   Beginning of article here: "How much is the peace treaty between Russia and Japan"

Harut Sassounian. More Beneficial to Support Members Of Congress Than Vote for President
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-11 18:40:48

  There is widespread dissatisfaction and mistrust among the American public toward the two main presidential candidates: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Armenian-Americans likewise are negatively disposed toward these candidates.

Harut Sassounian.More Beneficial to Support Members Of Congress Than Vote for President
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-09 18:23:04

  There is widespread dissatisfaction and mistrust among the American public toward the two main presidential candidates: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Armenian-Americans likewise are negatively disposed toward these candidates.

Harut Sassounian. Should Diaspora Armenians Meddle in Armenia’s Affairs?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-08 17:18:39

Not everyone agrees whether Diaspora Armenians should meddle in the Armenia Republic’s internal affairs. Perhaps ‘meddle’ is not the right word, but getting involved and caring deeply about developments

Russian Propaganda Is Personifying Europe
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-07 16:06:10

The organizations “European Values Think-Tank” and “Semantic Visions” have presented the results of their joint studies, which have reflected on how Russian propaganda depicts European leaders.    In particular, 59 million

Democracy Index of the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-06 16:42:06

Though the current international system does not have a specific legislative model of recognizing unrecognized republics, the de-facto democratic republics can aspire to international recognition in case they have

Harut Sassounian.Should Diaspora Armenians Meddle in Armenia’s Affairs?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-05 10:46:33

Not everyone agrees whether Diaspora Armenians should meddle in the Armenia Republic’s internal affairs. Perhaps ‘meddle’ is not the right word, but getting involved and caring deeply about developments

Harut Sassounian. Should Diaspora Armenians Meddle in Armenia’s Affairs?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-04 18:30:34

Not everyone agrees whether Diaspora Armenians should meddle in the Armenia Republic’s internal affairs. Perhaps ‘meddle’ is not the right word, but getting involved and caring deeply about developments

Harut Sassounian.Campaign Contribution… Or Legal Bribery?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-30 18:13:10

This column is mostly intended for readers outside the United States who may not be familiar with U.S. campaign contribution laws. Interestingly, even Americans are often confused about the

Harut Sassounian. Campaign Contribution…Or Legal Bribery?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-28 17:01:15

This column is mostly intended for readers outside the United States who may not be familiar with U.S. campaign contribution laws. Interestingly, even Americans are often confused about the

Harut Sassounian.Campaign Contribution…Or Legal Bribery?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-27 11:42:16

This column is mostly intended for readers outside the United States who may not be familiar with U.S. campaign contribution laws. Interestingly, even Americans are often confused about the

Brief Notes about “Iskanders”
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  • 2016-09-27 11:23:22

During the military parade dedicated to the 25th anniversary of independence of Armenia, the “Iskander” tactical missile systems were displayed among other military equipment.     “Union of Informed Citizens” NGO

Harut Sassounian.A Unique Eye-Opening Visit to Iran
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-24 15:50:47

Along with 16 other Armenian journalists from Armenia, Artsakh, the Czech Republic, France, Lebanon, Syria, and the United States, I was invited to attend the 85th anniversary celebration of

Harut Sassounian.A Unique Eye-Opening Visit to Iran
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-23 11:15:20

Along with 16 other Armenian journalists from Armenia, Artsakh, the Czech Republic, France, Lebanon, Syria, and the United States, I was invited to attend the 85th anniversary celebration of

A Unique Eye-Opening Visit to Iran. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-21 13:38:19

Along with 16 other Armenian journalists from Armenia, Artsakh, the Czech Republic, France, Lebanon, Syria, and the United States, I was invited to attend the 85th anniversary celebration of

Harut Sassounian. A Unique Eye-Opening Visit to Iran
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-20 12:03:44

Along with 16 other Armenian journalists from Armenia, Artsakh, the Czech Republic, France, Lebanon, Syria, and the United States, I was invited to attend the 85th anniversary celebration of

Freedom in Armenia and Nagorno Karabagh in 2016
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-19 16:15:46

  Freedom House has published the “Freedom in the World 2016” report which introduces the political rights and civil liberties situation in 195 countries and 15 disputed areas of the

Harut Sassounian.Pan-Turanism, not Islam, Motivated the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-16 19:11:38

A recently published book “Remembering for the Future: Armenia, Auschwitz, and Beyond,” edited by Michael Berenbaum, Richard Libowitz, and Marcia Sachs Littell, is a collection of scholarly papers delivered

Privatized Rivers of Armenia. PAEF
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-15 11:59:59

There are around 173 small hydropower plants (SHPP) in Armenia, of which around 114 are on natural streams. The license for these SHPPs is given for about 15 years.

Harut Sassounian. Pan-Turanism, not Islam, Motivated the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-13 13:02:38

A recently published book “Remembering for the Future: Armenia, Auschwitz, and Beyond,” edited by Michael Berenbaum, Richard Libowitz, and Marcia Sachs Littell, is a collection of scholarly papers delivered

Harut Sassounian.Turkey Conspired with ISIS In its Deceptive Invasion of Syria By
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-10 14:27:33

Syria has been the hub of shifting international military and political intrigues since the start of the ‘civil war’ in 2011. The diverse conflicting sides include: Hezbollah, Iran, Islamic

THE LIBERATING POWER OF BREXIT
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-08 13:33:28

  The referendum of June 23, 2016 regarding Britain’s remain at or exit from the European Union, through its subversive BREXIT result - the first major, painful defeat for the

Turkey Conspired with ISIS In its Deceptive Invasion of Syria. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-07 13:00:55

Syria has been the hub of shifting international military and political intrigues since the start of the ‘civil war’ in 2011. The diverse conflicting sides include: Hezbollah, Iran, Islamic

After Coup Attempt, Turkish Scholar Boldly Speaks on Armenian Genocide. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-31 13:03:16

On July 13, two days before the coup attempt in Turkey, Prof. Halil Berktay of Istanbul’s Sabanci University answered six written questions on the Armenian Genocide posed by El

Harut Sassounian.After Coup Attempt, Turkish Scholar Boldly Speaks on Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-30 11:10:39

On July 13, two days before the coup attempt in Turkey, Prof. Halil Berktay of Istanbul’s Sabanci University answered six written questions on the Armenian Genocide posed by El

THE REQUEST OF THE GOVERNMENT OF CHINA IN EAES WAS GRANTED.
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-23 21:36:07

  Beginning of article here: «About Putin’s visit to China » — http://www.prezidentpress.ru/news/4060-o-vizite-putina-v-kitay.html. About the New Customs code of the Euroasian Economic Union (EAES). Until the end of September of the country of

Harut Sassounian.Russia & Turkey Isolate Armenia, While Protesters Want New Government
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-23 12:12:55

This column attempts to explain the reasons for the sudden rapprochement between Russia and Turkey, which also welcome Azerbaijan, and tangentially Iran, into their fold, while a major confrontation

Harut Sassounian.Judge Calls Erdogan ‘Crazy President’ In Court Hearing on Armenian Lawsuit
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-17 14:09:48

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in Pasadena, California, on August 4, regarding two lawsuits on Armenian properties confiscated by Turkey in

Harut Sassounian.Russia & Turkey Isolate Armenia, While Protesters Want New Government
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-17 13:59:42

This column attempts to explain the reasons for the sudden rapprochement between Russia and Turkey, which also welcome Azerbaijan, and tangentially Iran, into their fold, while a major confrontation

Harut Sassounian. Russia & Turkey Isolate Armenia, While Protesters Want New Government
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-16 12:43:11

This column attempts to explain the reasons for the sudden rapprochement between Russia and Turkey, which also welcome Azerbaijan, and tangentially Iran, into their fold, while a major confrontation

Iran Turning from a Pro-Armenian into a Pro-Azerbaijani Country
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-15 17:30:21

The Azerbaijan-Iran-Russia trilateral meeting in Baku on August 8 has become a subject of unprecedented attention.    Interestingly, such a trilateral regional meeting with the participation of Iran was organized for

Harut Sassounian. Judge Calls Erdogan ‘Crazy President’ In Court Hearing on Armenian Lawsuit
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-11 14:29:55

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in Pasadena, California, on August 4, regarding two lawsuits on Armenian properties confiscated by Turkey in

Vladimir Putin’s Lie about Armenia’s GDP
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-11 14:22:43

  Yesterday the meeting of Armenian and Russian Presidents Serj Sargsyan and Vladimir Putin was held in Moscow. During the beginning of the meeting, the presidents made opening remarks in

Harut Sassounian.Erdogan Turns Turkey into a Vast Gulag: Some of his Actions Hark Back to 1915
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-10 12:02:33

Ominous developments are taking place in Turkey beyond anyone’s imagination, under the guise of capturing coup plotters. Calling the coup attempt of July 15 “a gift from Allah,” Pres.

Harut Sassounian.Judge Calls Erdogan ‘Crazy President’ In Court Hearing on Armenian Lawsuit
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-10 11:35:06

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in Pasadena, California, on August 4, regarding two lawsuits on Armenian properties confiscated by Turkey in

Harut Sassounian.Judge Calls Erdogan ‘Crazy President’ In Court Hearing on Armenian Lawsuit
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-09 12:46:05

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in Pasadena, California, on August 4, regarding two lawsuits on Armenian properties confiscated by Turkey in

Harut Sassounian. Erdogan Turns Turkey into a Vast Gulag: Some of his Actions Hark Back to 1915
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-03 13:58:14

Ominous developments are taking place in Turkey beyond anyone’s imagination, under the guise of capturing coup plotters. Calling the coup attempt of July 15 “a gift from Allah,” Pres.

Harut Sassounian.Erdogan Turns Turkey into a Vast Gulag: Some of his Actions Hark Back to 1915
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-02 12:31:21

Ominous developments are taking place in Turkey beyond anyone’s imagination, under the guise of capturing coup plotters. Calling the coup attempt of July 15 “a gift from Allah,” Pres.

Harut Sassounian. Which VP Candidate has a Better Record On Armenian Genocide Recognition?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-07-28 11:33:01

Now that Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have selected their vice presidential candidates, Armenian Democrats are claiming that Sen. Tim Kaine has the better record on recognition of the

Turkish Coup D’état Still in Progress: Conflict Keeps Turkey in Turmoil.Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-07-27 15:25:12

Most Armenians became ecstatic last Friday upon hearing that a military coup was in progress to topple Turkey’s President Erdogan.   Even I was caught up in a momentary euphoria, until

Harut Sassounian. Which VP Candidate has a Better Record On Armenian Genocide Recognition?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-07-26 17:31:00

Now that Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have selected their vice presidential candidates, Armenian Democrats are claiming that Sen. Tim Kaine has the better record on recognition of the