Bridges Hrant Dink Built: A Conversation with Jirair Libaridian
After Professor Jirair Libaridian began questioning the Armenian approach to the Armenian Genocide and Turkish relations, he formed a friendship with Hrant Dink, now known as the courageous editor of Agos newspaper who was killed at point blank range three years ago because of his beliefs.
On Monday, April 12, Libaridian, who holds the Alex Manoogian [...]
CBS News to Air Armenian Genocide Report
The greater Armenian Diaspora is abuzz as CBS’ 60 Minutes prepares to air “Battle Over History,” a program highlighting the Armenian Genocide and the decades long battle for its recognition on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. EST.
Although CBS has uploaded a short, 42-second preview of the program, the comments - which are typical banter [...]
Watch This: Youthful Dreams in Nagorno-Karabakh
“I can live with any good people, regardless of the color of their skin, regardless of their faith” say Artyom Hakobian, in a report filed by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty about an entire generation of young Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh who are reaching adulthood in a changing world. As a settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan possibly [...]
Why the Credibility of Armenian Diaspora Organizations Has Been Mise en Cause
Regardless of the whirlwind of nationalism and discontent displayed by the Armenian Diaspora – the Turkey-Armenia Protocols opened a new chapter of bilateral relations for both the Republic of Turkey and Armenia, with their respective signing of the treaty in Zurich this October.
The Azeri Trend News Agency was quick to headline (in incorrect English) with [...]
Turkey and Armenia: The Case for Open Borders
The news of repair works on the Turkish side of the infamous Kars-Gyumri Railroad announced by the Azerbaijani Consulate in Kars last week, sent Azeris in a fierce and frantic prance across the dramatic stage of what has become the three-way “Turko-Armenian-Azeri Soap Opera” – on thawing relations and opening borders. Indeed, the Turkish imposed [...]