Ladies of the Caucasus Go Head to Head at Eurovision
Kitsch lyrics, super sleek pop stars in shiny outfits that can be seen planets away and the silent sound of oozing cheese can only mean one thing in the spring
Memorial Service in Yerevan Honors Armenian Genocide Victims
I first learned about the Armenian Genocide nearly three years ago from an Armenian professor at my university. I mostly felt disturbed—not only by the tragedy, but by the fact
Alternative Voices on the Armenian Genocide and Armenian-Turkish Relations
Too often, not all voices are heard. In an effort to jump start dialogue, ianyan magazine presents three alternative voices on important issues and significant subjects dealing with the Armenian
Interview: On a Mission to Expose Police Corruption in Armenia
By now thousands have watched the impromptu video shot by a Diasporan Armenian when Armenian Police stopped him and the dramatic encounter that followed. After being falsely pulled over for
Armenia is Calling Me
When I was an awkward 12-year-old, trying to make friends, fit in and figure out my place in the world, I got plucked from a public school and put into
Violent Clashes Remembered in Armenia
On Monday, thousands gathered in Yerevan to commemorate the deadly events of March 1, 2008, when large-scale violence broke out in the streets of Yerevan between police and oppositionists protesting
Armenia at the 2010 Winter Olympics
While other countries debuted at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver with hundreds of participants, Armenia strutted down the opening ceremonies with four athletes and became known as the country
Unity in Diversity: Overcoming Negative Stereotypes in the South Caucasus
In Tsopi, a Georgian village close to the Armenian border, a group of 80 pupils study together at a dilapidated school with no running water or electricity. Although this scenario
AIDS and Armenians: Misconceptions and Progress
A new report released on the eve of World AIDS Day by the United Nations and World Health Organization estimates that 33.4 million people are living with HIV worldwide. While
Human Rights Violations in South Caucasus, Middle East Continue
The South Caucasus, along with the Middle East seems to be a perpetual hot bed for human rights violations, a major problem that continues to escalate in these war torn