Mr. Oskanian, it’s been a while since the Armenian leadership declared that foreign policy should be pro-active and enterprising. In your opinion, can we assess, albeit preliminarily, the results of that approach, and generally what differences do you see between
Vartan Oskanian Speeches Collage
{youtube}qOl7AVfLReI{/youtube} A montage of speeches delivered by Vartan Oskanian, founder and Chairman of the Board of the Civilitas Foundation, during his time in office as Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia (1998-2008).
Vulgarity Versus Political Debate
The political debate that should have taken place over whether and how Armenia’s delegation to the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly can and should interact with the delegations of Azerbaijan and Turkey has not taken place. Instead, we have been
Rule of Law or Rule of Convenience?
It is a difficult time. What should have been an act of public courage is instead being viewed as an expedient political maneuver. Most of those arrested and charged with involvement in the public events on and around March 1
Paying a Price
On June 19, the National Assembly, in a special session voted 98 to one (and three abstentions) to accept the President’s proposal regarding an amnesty for those in prison. Although it is easy to assume that this proposal is aimed
Armeno-Turkish Relations: Pitfalls and Possibilities
I want to thank you for this invitation to speak here today, about a topic that is at the center of Armenia’s foreign policy, Armenia’s international relations, Armenia’s relations with the Diaspora, and of course, also at the center of
A Statesman’s Look Back: The Armenian Republic
I didn’t think when I was living and studying here, nearly 20 years ago, that I would be here one day, talking about my book. I remember stopping at the old NAASR building looking at everyone else’s books. I’m pleased
Vartan Oskanian’s Interview to Gala TV
Part 1 Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbofB6Qwnhk
Vartan Oskanian’s Interview with Gala TV
{youtube}gbofB6Qwnhk{/youtube} Click here for Part 2, Part 3 Part 2{youtube}lWHbJoIU8l0{/youtube} Vartan Oskanian’s Interview with Gala TV discussing the Civilitas Foundation’s “The Right to Elect” public discussion, the 2008 Armenian Presidential elections, and the lack of ‘Free & Fair
Book Fair in Gyumri
The Civilitas Foundation was pleased to participate in a book fair which took place in Gyumri on the 12th of June, 2009, organised by the “Art Bridge” bookstore-café (Yerevan), and Gyumri’s “Elav” bookstore. A sunny afternoon on the newly-renovated Rizhkov