Earthquake damage at the Varak monastery: collapsed porch. Ara Sarafian

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.



French MP Valerie Boyer has been under police protection due to threats against her. Courtesy image

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.




Azerbaijan and Obama suffer setbacks as Amb. Bryza’s service is cut short

Published: Saturday January 14, 2012

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.

Campaign 2012: a look through the Armenian-American lens

Published: Saturday January 07, 2012

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.

French Genocide bill revives Armenian debate in Turkey

Published: Friday January 06, 2012

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.

Turkey besieged by Armenian successes long before the Genocide centennial

Celebrate some fresh starts for a new year

Wikileaked cables and football victories: Reporter’s top picks of 2011

Congress urges Turkey to return churches: first successful attempt at restitution

The evolution of change – is it all good?

Pres. Sargsyan makes major strategic shift in Armenia's demands from Turkey

The marriage from hell: Jane Harman and the Woodrow Wilson Center

A time-honored Santa for all ages

Artsakh's Amaras channels permanence and rejuvenation

Facing History, the Anti-Defamation League and the Silence of the Lambs

US Court to rule on Turkish banks' motion to dismiss Armenian lawsuits

Story of Charles Aznavour's "For you Armenia"