Posts Tagged ‘armenia-turkey protocols’

Bridges Hrant Dink Built: A Conversation with Jirair Libaridian

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 [...]

Los Angeles Protest Photos Featured in Haykakan Zhamanak

Los Angeles Protest Photos Featured in Haykakan Zhamanak

By far the best response I’ve received on this space I’ve created has been the report filed on the Los Angeles Armenia-Turkey protocol protests exactly one month ago. The comments and views were exactly what I needed to keep me going. It validated the idea that there was a need for a new, alternative voice [...]

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 [...]

Thousands in Los Angeles Protest Armenia-Turkey Protocols

Thousands in Los Angeles Protest Armenia-Turkey Protocols

An Armenian crowd of thousands covering three blocks of Wilshire Blvd. protested against the Armenia-Turkey protocols on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, as Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met with notable members of the Armenian diaspora at the Beverly Hilton for a gala banquet to discuss and receive feedback about the protocols. The protest, organized by the [...]