The Half-Armenian Identity: But Your Name Is…
I have encountered the phrase “but your name is,” countless times when I meet new Armenians and non-Armenians alike. Explaining to non-Armenians that my mom is the Armenian has never
Same Old Cliché: Armenian Weddings
The amount of weddings I have been dragged to throughout the years is more than I would like to admit. It’s no secret that Armenians generally have enough family members
The Intersection of Ethnicity and Embarrassment
I, like the rest of the world, watched in horror as the events at Fort Hood in Texas, in which Army Psychiatrist Major Nidal Malik Hassan opened fire, killing 13
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: 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
Love or Religion: No Easy Choice
“This is pointless, unfair and absurd,” says Stop-Motion cartoonist Tammam Hamzeh in a video report filed by Russia Today, about Syrian laws that do not permit him, a Syrian Druze
Azerbaijan Eurovision Probe is Just Another Set Back
Three months ago, all the kitsch and camp musical acts Europe had to offer crowded in the Olympic Indoor Arena in Moscow, Russia for the 54th annual Eurovision competition. When
Thoughts on The Armenian Genocide, 94 Years Later
On the eve of the 94th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, I have many thoughts racing through this crowded mind of mine. I feel no need to rehash the terrible
Being an Armenian Vegetarian: One of These Things is not Like the Other
To many, holidays are joyous occasions to spend with family and friends, a chance to reflect back on unforgettable memories, enjoy each other’s company and indulge in good food. Not