Attempts to analyze the present state of Armeno-Turkish relations are based on one of two hypotheses. The first is that Turkey will not open its border with Armenia without a Karabagh settlement or progress toward one. In short, it won’t
Calling a Spade a Spade
Attempts to analyze the present state of Armeno-Turkish relations are based on one of two hypotheses. The first is that Turkey will not open its border with Armenia without a Karabagh settlement or progress toward one. In short, it won’t
Civilitas Participates in the Bled Strategic Forum
Civilitas Foundation founder Vartan Oskanian and Director Salpi Ghazarian participated in the Bled Strategic Forum, in Bled, Slovenia, August 30-31. Ministers, policy makers, members of government, experts and representatives of civil societies from Europe, the U.S. and Asia participated in
Golden Apricot Film Festival 2009
Vartan Oskanian has been Honorary President of the Golden Apricot Film Festival since the festival’s inception. This year, Mr. Oskanian presented the special ‘Master’ prize to the renowned American director Rob Nilsson at the Moscow Cinema on July 14. “When
Agenda For National Mobilization
The topic of national mobilization is urgent today. Of course, given our size – small territory, small population – and given Turkey’s and Azerbaijan’s enormous capabilities and sophisticated machinery, we have always used all national and international resources albeit with
Discussion: “Vulgarity vs. Political Debate”
More than a hundred guests were present at the public discussion on “Vulgarity vs. Political Debate”, organised by the Civilitas Foundation on July 7, 2009. The speakers were Artsvik Minasyan, member of the ARF faction of the National Assembly, Hranush
Vulgarity vs. Political Debate: Public Discourse
Part 1 Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SdGQ5JHwQM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhydfXOhcK8 More than a hundred guests were present at the public discussion on “Vulgarity vs. Political Debate,” organized by the Civilitas Foundation on July 7, 2009. The speakers were Artsvik Minasyan, member of the ARF
Vulgarity vs. Political Debate: Public Discourse
Part 1 Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SdGQ5JHwQM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhydfXOhcK8
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