Day: September 6, 2024
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How to Manage US-Russian Rivalry Responsibly
Thomas Graham, special assistant to the U.S. president on Russia from 2004 to 2007, gave a talk on “How to Manage US-Russian Rivalry Responsibly” at a symposium organized by the Monterey Initiative in Russian Studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. The lecture took place on July 8 in Tbilisi. Thomas Graham is currently a distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. This year’s Monterey Summer Symposium on Russia took place in Yerevan, Tbilisi, and Istanbul from July 1 to July 20.
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AGBU’s frontline work with Artsakh refugees
Arda Nazerian Haratunian, a strategic communications advisor, board member of the American University of Armenia, and executive staff of AGBU’s Central Board of Directors, provides an intimate look into AGBU’s multifaceted response to the Artsakh crisis, from immediate humanitarian aid to long-term resettlement and integration programs. This conversation not only highlights AGBU’s impactful initiatives like the Claudia Nazarian Medical Centre, LEAP, and Camp Nairi, but also addresses the broader implications for Armenia’s future and the international community’s role in supporting this humanitarian cause.
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Armenia’s hidden perks for remote workers
In this conversation, Mathew Zein, founder of Life in Armenia magazine, unveils the hidden potential of Armenia as a premier destination for digital nomads and remote-working families. Zein explores the unique advantages of living and working in Armenia, from its rich cultural heritage to its modern infrastructure and welcoming community. This discussion paints a vivid picture of how Armenia is positioning itself at the forefront of the global remote work revolution, offering a compelling blend of history, technology, and quality of life.
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Can Turkey Be Reformed?
At the beginning of the 20th century, different peoples living in the Ottoman Empire were trying to find an answer to the question – Can Turkey be reformed? Armenians, Greeks, Jews, Albanians, Kurds, and of course, Turks. The empire, which had a remarkably long life of about 600 years, was experiencing a significant decline, heading towards collapse, and the question of whether a common vision for the future could be created in the midst of the ensuing chaos occupied the minds of an entire generation of intellectuals. The efforts of Ottoman opposition figures to work together against the regime of […]
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A Year in Review: The Deportation of Artsakh Armenians to
David Akopyan and Eric Hacopian The lives of Artsakh Armenians were shattered in 2023 when Artsakh authorities and civilians had no choice but to flee their homeland after a swift military offensive by Azerbaijan. A region that had been home to a vibrant Armenian population for over two millennia was effectively emptied. By the end of September 2023, the exodus was complete, with nearly all 120,000 Artsakh Armenians relocating to Armenia. A year later, it’s time to assess the progress made in integrating the displaced Artsakh population into Armenia.The initial humanitarian response, while crucial, could only provide temporary relief for those […]
