By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier While Armenia is grappling with the fallout from the February 18 presidential voting and trying to accommodate a newly energized opposition, its two hostile
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier While Armenia is grappling with the fallout from the February 18 presidential voting and trying to accommodate a newly energized opposition, its two hostile
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Feb. 28, 2013 While Armenia is grappling with the fallout from the February 18 presidential voting and trying to accommodate a newly energized opposition, its
Sevak Sarukhanyan Deputy Director of “Noravank” Foundation, Head of the Center for Political Studies, Ph.D. (Political Studies) Recently the discussions on the development of the railway service have stirred up in the
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Money may help solve some problems, but does not solve them all. And sometimes it backfires! Azerbaijan is the perfect example of a filthy rich
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Pres. Serzh Sargsyan’s comments generated much controversy last week when he reportedly stated at a campaign stop in Yerevan on Feb. 5 that ‘tseghasbanoutyoun’
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Money may help solve some problems, but does not solve them all. And sometimes it backfires! Azerbaijan is the perfect example of a filthy rich
On 14 February President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Vassily Avetisyan member of the NKR Civil Service Council. CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Some weeks ago, when Sen. John Kerry’s name was first mentioned as a possible successor to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, I cautioned Armenians
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Pres. Serzh Sargsyan’s comments generated much controversy last week when he reportedly stated at a campaign stop in Yerevan on Feb. 5 that ‘tseghasbanoutyoun’
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Pres. Serzh Sargsyan’s comments generated much controversy last week when he reportedly stated at a campaign stop in Yerevan on Feb. 5 that ‘tseghasbanoutyoun’
Sona Manusyan Expert at the Center for Information Studies, “Noravank” Foundation, PhD (Psychology) Diana Galstyan Expert at the Center for Information Studies, “Noravank” Foundation The TV series has thus taken a root in
by David Petrosian Campaigning is underway for the upcoming presidential election in Armenia. Calling it strange is tantamount to saying almost nothing. Nevertheless, we would like to dwell on some
The Turkish government has recently embarked on an aggressive campaign, pressuring a large number of European and American museums to return antiquities that were taken out of the country
Most political observers predict a contentious hearing in the Armed Services Committee and later in the full Senate on the confirmation of former Sen. Chuck Hagel, Pres. Obama’s nominee
Tigran Ghanalanyan Expert, the Center for the Armenian Studies, “Noravank” Foundation The Armenian community in the Czech Rep. is one the newly formed Armenian communities in Europe. The study of the
In keeping with the holiday spirit, my last column of the year is devoted to a light-hearted topic! In a story titled: "Imported Cattle no Bovine Boon for Azerbaijan," Seadet
Most political observers predict a contentious hearing in the Armed Services Committee and later in the full Senate on the confirmation of former Sen. Chuck Hagel, Pres. Obama’s nominee
While political leaders often exaggerate their achievements and brag about the superiority of their nation, such claims become absurd if they are far removed from reality and border on
By Sergei Sargsyan Deputy Head of the Center for Political Studies at “Noravank” Foundation The recent parliamentary elections in Georgia turned out to be remarkable in many aspects. They were remarkable
While political leaders often exaggerate their achievements and brag about the superiority of their nation, such claims become absurd if they are far removed from reality and border on
Gagik Harutyunyan Director, Noravank Foundation In Arnold Toynbee’s classical formulation, the viability of civilizations depends on their ability to adequately respond to challenges. In this sense it can be stated that
By Hans-Werner Sinn Hans-Werner Sinn is Professor of Economics and Public Finance, University of Munich, and President of the Ifo Institute. MUNICH – The European Central Bank has managed to calm
On the eve of the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in 2005, Mehmet Ali Birand, a prominent Turkish commentator, wrote an article in Hurriyet urging the Turkish public
In a story titled: "Imported Cattle no Bovine Boon for Azerbaijan," Seadet Akifqizi of the Azerbaijani Service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) reported that the government of Azerbaijan
If it were possible to clone prominent Turkish commentator Orhan Kemal Cengiz and make multiple copies of his kind heart and righteous conscience, the Turkish government would then be
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Dec. 20, 2012 On the eve of the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in 2005, Mehmet Ali Birand, a prominent Turkish commentator, wrote an
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Karabagh (Artsakh) should not give free license to anyone to make racist and insulting statements about people
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier If it were possible to clone prominent Turkish commentator Orhan Kemal Cengiz and make multiple copies of his kind heart and righteous conscience, the
Military and political processes going on in the Middle East and especially in Syria in the context of “Arab spring” are mostly discussed in the Armenian media from the
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Karabagh (Artsakh) should not give free license to anyone to make racist and insulting statements about people on the other side of
A few thoughts may be in order on the occasion of Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s 20th anniversary and its 15th annual telethon. The intent is not to intrude into the
Establishes Endowed Internship in his Memory Washington, DC - The Armenian Assembly mourns the loss of Assembly Board of Trustees Member Peter Kezirian who passed away suddenly last week. He
A funny thing happened to the Consul General of Azerbaijan on his way to make an audio-visual presentation at the Los Angeles World Affairs Council last week. Consul General Nasimi
A few thoughts may be in order on the occasion of Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s 20th anniversary and its 15th annual telethon. The intent is not to intrude into the
On September 27, 2012 the parliament of Catalonia, which is part of Spain, took a decision, according to which, alongside with the early parliamentary elections, referendum on independence will
After long months of hectic campaigning, a constant barrage of e-mails and ads, and billions of dollars spent by the candidates and their supporters, the US presidential and congressional
By Suren Musayelyan Armenia and NATO have again exchanged their "partnership" credentials this week as events dedicated to their deepening ties were launched in Yerevan on November 5. Speaking
by David Petrosyan The situation on the domestic political scene of Armenia is continuing to develop quite dynamically. The main events are linked to the position
For almost two years, Armenians worldwide have followed the vicious civil war in Syria with great anxiety and concern for the safety and survival of their compatriots. Regrettably,
Washington, DC - In meetings with Members of Congress throughout the year, Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) Board Member Annie Totah continues to press key issues, reported the
For almost two years, Armenians worldwide have followed the vicious civil war in Syria with great anxiety and concern for the safety and survival of their compatriots.
The proposal to publish the Address of Political Science Association of Armenia was made by its Chairman Hayk Kotanjian, Doctor of Political Science. The text of the Address
The Armenian National Committee of America, Western Region, honored Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on October 28 with the organization’s highest and most prestigious "Freedom Award." Regrettably,
During my recent trip to Armenia, journalists repeatedly asked which US presidential candidate I supported in the November 6 elections. My answer was clear and unequivocal: I supported neither
During my recent trip to Armenia, journalists repeatedly asked which US presidential candidate I supported in the November 6 elections. My answer was clear and unequivocal: I supported neither
In this third and final article on the debate organized by the Armenian National Committee of America, Western Region, Congressmen Howard Berman and Brad Sherman answered questions
In this third and final article on the debate organized by the Armenian National Committee of America, Western Region, Congressmen Howard Berman and Brad Sherman answered questions
This is the second part of the debate between two Democratic Congressmen, Howard Berman and Brad Sherman, held at the Ferrahian School’s Avedissian Hall in Encino, California, on
This is the second part of the debate between two Democratic Congressmen, Howard Berman and Brad Sherman, held at the Ferrahian School’s Avedissian Hall in Encino, California, on
Cong. Howard Berman and Cong. Brad Sherman, both serving on the powerful Foreign Affairs Committee, are forced to run against each other in the November 6 elections, because
American think tanks are one of the main factors influencing Washington’s foreign policy and they have predetermined the character of the activity of the US on the international
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Cong. Howard Berman and Cong. Brad Sherman, both serving on the powerful Foreign Affairs Committee, are forced to run against each other
Four Azeri and Turkish-American organizations launched a coordinated anti-Armenian campaign last week, attacking the integrity of Mark Hoplamazian, Chief Executive Officer of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, in order to
The campaign against Western-backed NGOs is spreading to Armenia, where a former foreign minister is accused of “money laundering” because he accepted contributions from the father of former
In the years to come building of a new power generating unit of Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant will be one of the main political and economic challenges for
This autumn Georgia will face serious political challenge – regular and very important parliamentary elections will be held. On August 1, 2012 the president of Georgia Mikhail Saakashvili
An amateurish US film mocking the Prophet Muhammad and denigrating Islam unleashed massive and violent anti-American protests throughout the world last week. The angry demonstrations turned deadly
This autumn Georgia will face serious political challenge – regular and very important parliamentary elections will be held. On August 1, 2012 the president of Georgia Mikhail Saakashvili
An amateurish US film mocking the Prophet Muhammad and denigrating Islam unleashed massive and violent anti-American protests throughout the world last week. The angry demonstrations turned deadly
An amateurish US film mocking the Prophet Muhammad and denigrating Islam unleashed massive and violent anti-American protests throughout the world last week. The angry demonstrations turned deadly
Hayk Kotanjian, President of Political Science Association of Armenia, Doctor of Political Science comments on the statement by the President of Azerbaijan "ILHAM ALIYEV: SAFAROV PARDON - THE
When Pres. Ilham Aliyev arrives in Paris on September 18, thousands of French-Armenians should greet Azerbaijan’s leader with posters depicting him as ‘Hatchet Man-in-Chief’ -- ‘Bash Baltaji’ --
Armenians worldwide are outraged by Pres. Aliyev’s pardon following the Hungarian government’s release of Ramil Safarov -- an axe-wielding Azeri Lieutenant who hacked to death Armenian officer Gurgen
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier When Pres. Ilham Aliyev arrives in Paris on September 18, thousands of French-Armenians should greet Azerbaijan’s leader with posters depicting
“Armenian nation plays a substantial role and makes an important link in the study of origin and development of mankind, especially of European nations.” Academician N. Marr On
Armenians worldwide are outraged by Pres. Aliyev’s pardon following the Hungarian government’s release of Ramil Safarov -- an axe-wielding Azeri Lieutenant who hacked to death Armenian officer Gurgen
There has been too much talk about the tragic crisis in Syria by self-described analysts and experts who have managed to spread misinformation, while inadvertently jeopardizing the safety
There has been too much talk about the tragic crisis in Syria by self-described analysts and experts who have managed to spread misinformation, while inadvertently jeopardizing the safety
Last week’s column on the 1909 Fatwa issued by Egypt’s top Islamic cleric condemning Turks for massacring Armenians in Adana drew widespread attention. The article was posted on websites
There has been too much talk about the tragic crisis in Syria by self-described analysts and experts who have managed to spread misinformation, while inadvertently jeopardizing the safety
Washington, DC - Earlier this month, as part of the Terjenian-Thomas Internship Program's Capitol Ideas series, the 2012 Armenian Assembly summer intern class met with Representatives Jackie Speier
By Harut Sassounian, Publisher, The California Courier Last week’s column on the 1909 Fatwa issued by Egypt’s top Islamic cleric condemning Turks for massacring Armenians in Adana drew widespread attention.
By Dr. Henry Astarjian On August 19, Like a first date with a potential lover or a last meeting to settle divorce property with an ex, Armenian and
I recently came across an extremely significant Islamic document that severely criticizes Turks for using religion as a cover to killing Armenian Christians. This rarely seen document is
I recently came across an extremely significant Islamic document that severely criticizes Turks for using religion as a cover to killing Armenian Christians. This rarely seen document
The approaching Centennial of the Armenian Genocide in 2015 raises some fundamental questions, particularly on Armenian territorial demands from Turkey. In the weeks and months ahead, this column
The approaching Centennial of the Armenian Genocide in 2015 raises some fundamental questions, particularly on Armenian territorial demands from Turkey. In the weeks and months ahead, this column
Washington, DC - Last week, as part of the Terjenian-Thomas Internship Program, the 2012 Armenian Assembly summer intern class met with Congressman Ed Markey (D-MA), reported the Armenian Assembly
For a pluralistic, secular and democratic ruling in Syria In a time when important developments are progressing in the Middle East and in view of the fact that these developments
Turkey’s Cabinet is in the process of finalizing a law adopted by Parliament last May which bans citizens of six countries -- Armenia, Cuba, Nigeria, North Korea, Syria and
Sergei Sargsyan Deputy Head of the Center for Political Studies, “Noravank” Foundation; Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Currently military and political situation round Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is mainly characterized by
Turkey’s Cabinet is in the process of finalizing a law adopted by Parliament last May which bans citizens of six countries -- Armenia, Cuba, Nigeria, North Korea, Syria
For decades, Turkish pseudo-historians and propagandists have made bizarre claims about Turks being the ancestors of various ethnic groups around the world, including Native Americans, African-Americans, and the strangest
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier For decades, Turkish pseudo-historians and propagandists have made bizarre claims about Turks being the ancestors of various ethnic groups around
Washington, DC - Last week, as part of the Terjenian-Thomas Internship Program, the 2012 Armenian Assembly summer intern class met with Congressman Frank Wolf (R-VA), reported the Armenian
In a recent column, I reported that Turkey’s Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu had indicated an interest in meeting with “Diasporan leaders” to discuss Armenian demands emanating from the
Ara Marjanyan Senior Expert, «Noravank» Foundation; UN National Expert on Energy and Transport in Armenia, Ph.D, Senior Scientific Researcher Currently South Caucasus region is in an ongoing information and
The speculation of the opening of Stepanakert Airport which lasted for 1.5 years is finally over. Baku promised OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs not to shoot down Armenian civilian
In a recent column, I reported that Turkey’s Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu had indicated an interest in meeting with “Diasporan leaders” to discuss Armenian demands emanating from the
For the first time, a lawsuit indirectly involving the Armenian Genocide is being appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Since its initial filing in 2003, various federal courts have
For the first time, a lawsuit indirectly involving the Armenian Genocide is being appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Since its initial filing in 2003, various federal courts
Washington, DC - Last week, as part of the Terjenian-Thomas Internship Program, the 2012 intern class met with His Excellency, Tatoul Markarian, Armenia's Ambassador to the United States, reported
Gagik Harutyunyan Executive Director of “Noravank” Foundation The European Union, which includes 27 countries and has population of over 500 million, is the biggest economy in the world (at
For the first time, a lawsuit indirectly involving the Armenian Genocide is being appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Since its initial filing in 2003, various federal courts
The passed parliamentary elections in Iran which fortified political stability in the country after the 2009 elections, created fertile ground for Tehran to stir up regional policy. This article
A congressional committee adopted an amendment last month that would suspend U.S. foreign aid to any country hosting a visit by Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir. Members of Congress intend
A congressional committee adopted an amendment last month that would suspend U.S. foreign aid to any country hosting a visit by Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir. Members of Congress
Washington, DC - Last week, the 2012 Armenian Assembly Terjenian-Thomas Internship class met with Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA), reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly). During the
At the end of his visit to Baku in November 2011 the Special Envoy of the United States Secretary of State for Eurasian Energy Richard Morningstar stated that
Israel’s Parliament -- the Knesset -- held “an historic session” on June 12, during which “seven different political parties overwhelmingly endorsed recognition of the Armenian Genocide,” according to Dr.
Hagop Cholakian Hamazkayin Institute for Armenian Studies (Syria) The article discusses the Latin Catholic proselytism that took place starting the late 19th century in northwestern regions of Syria
A tragic pattern of bloody engagements continues to recur along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border at great human cost. Whenever high level visits or international meetings are scheduled on the
While readers are generally aware that the Executive and Legislative branches of the US government have recognized the Armenian Genocide, it is not as widely known that the
A tragic pattern of bloody engagements continues to recur along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border at great human cost. Whenever high level visits or international meetings are scheduled on the
Tamara Vardanyan Expert at the Center of the Armenian Studies, “Noravank” Foundation, Candidate of Science (History) Introduction Last year “Internews Georgia” organization has carried out monitoring of tolerance and human
Various ways have been proposed to resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict over the years. Lately, on the 5th of June, 2012, a discussion was held at the Woodrow
While Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was on her way to South Caucasus perhaps troubled by growing intensity around Iran, the Nagorno Karabakh conflict has proven to be
While readers are generally aware that the Executive and Legislative branches of the US government have recognized the Armenian Genocide, it is not as widely known that the
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By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier My latest column on Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu’s efforts to initiate a dialog with the Diaspora generated numerous reactions from
Arestakes Simavoryan Head of the Center for Armenian Studies, “Noravank” Foundation In February global mass media spread information that German Via Dolorosa Christian Union summoned Christians of the
By Appo Jabarian Executive Publisher/Managing Editor USA Armenian Life Magazine For decades, hardly a month went by without Turks worrying about what new actions would the Armenian Diaspora take. No year went
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier I have been informed by reliable sources that Turkey’s Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu is continuing his efforts to initiate a personal
Christopher Atamian Writer, director, producer and translator A dear friend to many and an unsung hero of New York's unique immigrant experience and culture passed away on April 28th from cancer.
Samvel Martirosyan Expert at the Center for Information Studies, “Noravank” Foundation General Statistics A number of the Internet users in Armenia have risen sharply for the recent three years. According to
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier I just returned from a fascinating trip to Egypt. The Primate of the Armenian Church had invited me on behalf of
- Anders Fogh Rasmussen Anders Fogh Rasmussen is Secretary-General of NATO. BRUSSELS – Many years ago, I took my children to visit the sites of the D-Day landings in
Ruben Melkonyan As it is known struggle against the international recognition of the Armenian Genocide takes an important place on the foreign political agenda of Turkey. On the threshold of
School board member's fiery speech compared to those by Gov. Howard Dean, Louis Farrakhan. By Mark Kellam, mark.kellam@latimes.com May 13, 2012 Glendale school board member Greg Krikorian, who is challenging Mike Gatto
By Neshan Peroomian Each Armenian of every generation – stretching back more than 4,000 years – has been both blessed and burdened with the same sacred and timeless tasks: The
Artsrun Khanjyan “Center for Public Relations and Information” Availability of distinct information about enemy’s armed forces and particularly about weapons of mass destruction is very important in military and
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier The Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) has been on a rampage in recent years, filing lawsuits against scholars, public officials, and civic groups
Ara Marjanyan Expert, “Noravank” Foundation A number of processes on domestic (national), regional and global levels rise inclination of Turkey for the creation of the nuclear capabilities of its
Politicians must restore slipping public confidence through fair elections and commitment to reform By Richard Giragosian - Caucasus CRS Issue 639, 27 Apr 12 As Armenians prepare to go to
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier For some unknown reason, the President of the most powerful nation on earth feels compelled to put himself through a strange
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier How could the warmongering President of Azerbaijan be permitted to chair the UN Security Council, the august body that is supposed
Vardan Astsatryan Head of the Department for Ethnic Minorities and Religious Affairs, Staff of the Government of the Republic of Armenia The Necessity to Consolidate the Armenians Spread all
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier When Turkey’s Foreign Minister met secretly with a group of Armenians in Washington last month, he wooed them with his sly
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, Turkey’s ‘man on the run,’ has added to his extremely busy schedule the new task of travelling
ANCA Telethon 2012 to Support Drive for the Return of Christian Churches BY ARAM HAMPARIAN Executive Director Armenian National Committee of America As Armenians, we join together this Easter in celebrating the resurrection
- Sinan Ulgen Sinan Ulgen is Chairman of the Istanbul-based EDAM think tank and the author of the recent Carnegie Europe paper “Turkey and the Bomb.” ISTANBUL – Turkey’s
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier March 16, 2012 was like any other day at the United Nations, when the representatives of Armenia and Tuvalu signed a
Scuffles as police move in after rock singer insults president. By Shahla Sultanova - Caucasus CRS Issue 635, 23 Mar 12 More than a thousand young Azerbaijanis braved driving snow
An article published in the French magazine "Le point", according to a report by the French Direction Centrale du Renseignement français Intérieur (Central Directorate of Interior Intelligence - DCRI),
Armenian residents still as determined as ever to win international acceptance. By Richard Giragosian - Caucasus CRS Issue 635, 27 Mar 12 After 20 difficult years living in Azerbaijan’s
- Jeffrey D. Sachs Jeffrey D. Sachs is Professor of Economics and Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University. He is also Special Adviser to United Nations Secretary-General
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Each passing day brings new revelations of the Obama administration’s shameful schemes to cover up Turkish misconduct. The latest scandal
- Mohammad-Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou Mohammad-Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou is Head of the Middle East and North Africa Program at the Geneva Center for Security Policy and a visiting professor at
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier We must commend Acting Patriarch Aram Ateshian and the Armenian Patriarchate of Istanbul for making the bold move of suing the
Gagik Harutyunyan Director of “Noravank” Foundation The processes going round Syria and nuclear programme of Iran are the follow-up of the so-called “Arab spring”. At the same time, alongside
- Javier Solana Javier Solana, former Secretary-General of NATO and EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, is Distinguished Senior Fellow in Foreign Policy at the
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier How many times can Secretary of State Hillary Clinton break her pledge and make insulting remarks on the Armenian Genocide before
By Mark Kellam, mark.kellam@latimes.com March 11, 2012 Longtime Glendale Unified school board member Greg Krikorian is throwing his hat in the ring to run in the redrawn 43rd state Assembly
- John D. Podesta and Ken Gude John D. Podesta, Chief of Staff to President Bill Clinton from 1998 to 2001, is Chairman of the Center for American Progress.
"France, Turkey and The Armenifn Genocide" By Raffi K. Hovannisian Yerevan?On February 28 the Constitutional Council of the French Republic struck down a bill, previously enacted by
Riot police called in as thousands mark displeasure with local leader. By Heybet Amrah - Caucasus CRS Issue 632, 2 Mar 12 If Rauf Habibov, mayor of the Azerbaijani
By Appo Jabarian Executive Publisher/Managing Editor USA Armenian Life Magazine The French law criminalizing denial of the Armenian Genocide was passed recently by the National Assembly and Senate to discourage hate
- Joseph S. Nye Joseph S. Nye, Jr., a former US assistant secretary of defense, is a professor at Harvard and the author of The Future of Power. CAMBRIDGE
- Heidi Hautala and Janamitra Devan Heidi Hautala is Finland’s Minister for International Development and was a member of the European Parliament from 1995 to 2003 and 2009 to
- Martin Freer Martin Freer is Professor of Nuclear Physics at the University of Birmingham and Director of the Birmingham Center for Nuclear Education and Research. He is a
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Armenians in France and throughout the world reacted with utter indignation against the Constitutional Council’s scandalous decision rejecting the Genocide denial
- Alfred Gusenbauer Alfred Gusenbauer was Federal Chancellor of Austria in 2007-2008. VIENNA – In 2011, Europe’s financial and banking crisis escalated into a sovereign-debt crisis. A problem that
- José Graziano da Silva José Graziano da Silva is Director-General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. ROME – After six months and the deaths of tens
- J. Bradford DeLong J. Bradford DeLong, a former assistant secretary of the US Treasury, is Professor of Economics at the University of California at Berkeley and a research
- Henry I. Miller Henry I. Miller, a physician and molecular biologist, is a fellow in scientific philosophy and public policy at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution, and was the
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier The federal Court of Appeals issued a shocking decision last week. In a unanimous ruling, it struck down a California law
- Mikhail Kasyanov Mikhail Kasyanov was Prime Minister of Russia from 2000 to 2004, and is the leader of the opposition People’s Democratic Union. MOSCOW – Few people, least
- Martin Feldstein Martin Feldstein, Professor of Economics at Harvard, was Chairman of President Ronald Reagan's Council of Economic Advisers and is a former president of the US National
- Jeffrey D. Sachs Jeffrey D. Sachs is Professor of Economics and Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University. He is also Special Adviser to United Nations Secretary-General
Armenian civilization is one of the most ancient of those surviving in the Middle East, but for large parts of its history Armenia has been a nation without a
Tbilisi has fostered good relationships with Tehran as well as Washington, and has no desire to be drawn into confrontation. By Teo Bichikashvili - Caucasus CRS Issue 630, 17
- Michael Bröning Michael Bröning is Director of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftungin Jerusalem, a political foundation affiliated with Germany’s opposition Social Democratic Party, and the author of The Politics of Change
- Michel Rocard Michel Rocard is a former prime minister of France and a former leader of the French Socialist Party. PARIS – We are little more than a
- Howard Davies Howard Davies, a former chairman of Britain’s Financial Services Authority, Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, and Director of the London School of Economics, is
- Johannes Jütting Johannes Jütting is Head of Poverty Reduction at the OECD Development Center in Paris. He writes in his personal capacity. PARIS – In the twentieth century,
But row over alleged support for Israeli agents shows just how bad Azerbaijan’s relationship with Iran is. By Seymur Kazimov - Caucasus CRS Issue 630, 17 Feb 12 As
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Even though all Turkish government officials routinely deny the Armenian Genocide, one particular minister has turned denial into a full-time job..
Lars Tunbjork for The New York Times Petros Vafiadis, with his wife, Ekaterina, and their son Traianos, is an unemployed construction supervisor who says “things will only get worse.” The
Latvia has been busy purging itself of Russian influence for the last two decades but will hold a controversial referendum on whether to make Russian a second official language
- Kevin Casas-Zamora Kevin Casas-Zamora, a former Vice President of Costa Rica, is currently Director of the Latin America Initiative at the Brookings Institution. WASHINGTON, DC – The recent
The Istanbul 14th High Criminal Court on Monday acquitted Coskun Igci, one of 19 defendants in the murder case of Hrant Dink, the founder and former editor-in-chief of
Parents say benefits too low to cover essential treatment. By Edita Badasyan - Caucasus CRS Issue 628, 6 Feb 12 Parents of disabled children in Georgia accuse their government
Authorities argue that new leisure areas outside the city are the way forward. By Teo Bichikashvili - Caucasus CRS Issue 629, 10 Feb 12 Residents of the Georgian capital
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier It appears that my prediction about Matt Bryza leaving the State Department and working as a lobbyist is coming true. After
- Minxin Pei Minxin Pei is Professor of Government at Claremont McKenna College. CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA – When US President Richard Nixon embarked on his historic trip to China 40
- Anders Åslund Anders Åslund, a senior fellow of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, has previously advised Russian and Ukrainian governments. MOSCOW – Vladimir Putin’s regime is warning
- Anders Åslund Anders Åslund, a senior fellow of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, has previously advised Russian and Ukrainian governments. MOSCOW – Vladimir Putin’s regime is warning
Unsuspecting workers trapped into forced labour. By Vahan Ishkhanyan - Caucasus CRS Issue 627 Rafik looks closer to 80 than his real age, 55, because the nine years he
- Steve Tsang Steve Tsang is Director of the China Policy Institute and Professor of Contemporary Chinese Studies at the University of Nottingham. NOTTINGHAM – In vetoing the United
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier This week’s column deals with the self-defeating attitude of some Armenians whose negative outlook manifested itself once again with the latest news
- Karel Schwarzenberg, Desmond Tutu, and Richard von Weizsäcker H.R.H. Prince El Hassan bin Talal is chairman and founder of the Arab Thought Forum and the West Asia-North Africa
For nearly a century, Turkey’s leaders have tried to hide the monstrous crime of the Armenian Genocide by covering up what really took place in the killing fields
- Michael Boskin Michael Boskin, currently Professor of Economics at Stanford University and a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, was Chairman of President George H. W. Bush’s Council
- Omar Ashour Omar Ashour is a visiting scholar at the Brookings Doha Center and Director of Middle East Graduate Studies at the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies,
- Andrei Piontkovsky Andrei Piontkovsky is a Russian political analyst and a member of the political counsel of the Solidarnost United Democratic Movement. MOSCOW – The history of successive
- Yuriko Koike Yuriko Koike is Japan’s former Minister of Defense and National Security Adviser. TOKYO – China’s behavior during the recent presidential election in Taiwan demonstrates that its
- Yu Yongding Yu Yongding, President of the China Society of World Economics, is a former member of the monetary policy committee of the Peoples’ Bank of China and
- J. Bradford DeLong J. Bradford DeLong, a former assistant secretary of the US Treasury, is Professor of Economics at the University of California at Berkeley and a research
- Javier Solana Javier Solana, former EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, Secretary-General of NATO, and Minister of Defense of Spain, is Distinguished Senior Fellow
We, historians specialists in the genocide of the Armenians engaged since many years in research and the publication of works on this subject, tenons to express our complete dissension
by Michael Kambeck The hysteria in Turkey over the French bill prohibiting the denial of the Armenian Genocide could hardly be more self-damaging or more revealing. Readers of the
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier Turkey’s leaders have been threatening France for months with various reprisals should the French government pass a law making it illegal
Posted by Weekly Staff on January 23, 2012 PARIS, France (A.W.)—The French Senate passed the bill criminalizing the denial of the Armenian genocide today, despite threats and
Parents say they have to pay for costly medicines that should be free. By Aytan Farhadova - Caucasus CRS Issue 626, 20 Jan 12 Parents of children suffering from
By ISRAEL W. CHARNY The Jerusalem Post 01/22/2012 Israel must put an end to this charade and fully recognize the Armenian genocide. I never cease to be amazed at the “upside-down double
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