http://www.reporter.am/go/commentary Armenian Reporter : Commentary http://www.reporter.am/go/article/2012-01-22-a-time-to-act-what-will-become-of-varak-monastery-after-the-recent-earthquake-in-van- Ara Sarafian raises the alarm over the historic Armenian site near Lake Van that was damaged by the recent tremor and is now in danger of collapse. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:38:00 GMT http://www.reporter.am/go/article/2012-01-22-as-france-tightens-the-noose-turkey-reacts-with-outrageous-words-and-deeds- Turkish leaders routinely proclaim that they are not afraid of facing their country’s past. Yet, the minute someone reminds them of the darkest chapters of their history, they panic and overreact, writes Harut Sassounian. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:09:00 GMT http://www.reporter.am/go/article/2012-01-14-azerbaijan-and-obama-suffer-setbacks-as-amb--bryza-s-service-is-cut-short- Both Matt Bryza and the Armenian American community will benefit from the Senate's refusal to confirm the U.S. ambassador to Azerbaijan, argues Harut Sassounian. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:55:00 GMT http://www.reporter.am/go/article/2012-01-07-campaign-2012-a-look-through-the-armenian-american-lens- Who is running, who is retiring and how it all might impact support for Armenian concerns, Taniel Koushakjian takes an in-depth look at this year's races for the White House and Congress. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:07:00 GMT http://www.reporter.am/go/article/2012-01-06-french-genocide-bill-revives-armenian-debate-in-turkey Muriel Mirak-Weissbach notes that even irrespective of its merits the recent passage of genocide denial legislation in France has helped revive Turkish debate on the Armenian issue. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:46:00 GMT http://www.reporter.am/go/article/2012-01-05-turkey-besieged-by-armenian-successes-long-before-the-genocide-centennial- Harut Sassounian notes how the recent spate of high-profile discussions of the Armenian Genocide in the United States, France and Israel is raising pressure on Turkey. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:41:00 GMT http://www.reporter.am/go/article/2012-01-05-celebrate-some-fresh-starts-for-a-new-year- Tom Vartabedian shares his thoughts on how to make the world just a little better in the new year. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:17:00 GMT http://www.reporter.am/go/article/2012-01-03-wikileaked-cables-and-football-victories-reporter-s-top-picks-of-2011 Here is what made news in 2011 as far as the readers of The Armenian Reporter are concerned. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:22:00 GMT http://www.reporter.am/go/article/2011-12-30-congress-urges-turkey-to-return-churches-first-successful-attempt-at-restitution- Harut Sassounian comments on the significance of the resolution recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:12:00 GMT http://www.reporter.am/go/article/2011-12-30-the-evolution-of-change---is-it-all-good- Tom Vartabedian shares thoughts on pleasures and pitfalls of technological progress. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:07:00 GMT