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07.05.2008

Election of new Presidents in Armenian and Russia, upcoming presidential election in Azerbaijan and shift of leader in the White House will inevitably influence on foreign policy of many states. It’s especially vivid in the South Caucasus. Armenia’s relations with neighbors and world powers depend on the republic’s foreign policy. Chairman of Mitq analytical center, historian Eduard Abrahamyan comments to PanARMENIAN.Net on his vision of the situation.

17.03.2008

Armenia is again in focus of the international community. The March 1 disorders provoked by the radical opposition and imposition of the emergency rule badly damaged the country’s international image. Processes concerning Armenia and its neighbors directly or indirectly, these being missile defense shield installation in Turkey, adoption of Azerbaijan-initiated resolution on Karabakh in the UN General Assembly. Political scientist Levon Melik-Shahnazaryan comments on the situation to PanARMENIAN.Net.

12.02.2008

The phenomenon of transregional projects draws attention of politicians and investors. Geographical location of transit countries, like Armenia, appears as a significant factor. However, the policy led by Turkey and Azerbaijan is targeting at keeping Armenia aside of major energy projects. At that same time, Armenia faces a good outlook for cooperation with Iran and Russia. Habet Madoyan, expert of Mitq analytical center, presents his vision of the problem to PanARMENIAN.Net.

08.02.2008

The Armenian communities are scattered throughout the globe, each experiencing the ‘syndrome of national minority’ which sometimes hampers integration in the society. Under circumstances, it is very hard to maintain unique identity, language, traditions and culture. Primate of the Georgian Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Bishop Vazgen Mirzakhanyan comments to PanARMENIAN.Net on the life of the Armenian community in Georgia.

14.12.2007

Determination of the international community to grant independence to Kosovo sooner or later originates a number of questions, first of all how this fact can affect the fate of frozen conflicts on the territory of the former USSR. It specifically refers to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Member of the Armenian National Assembly’s committee on European integration, political scientist Armen Ashotyan comments on the developments to PanARMENIAN.Net.

10.12.2007

Developments in Lebanon engross Armenia’s attention, since the most numerous Armenian community lives there. Armenian Genocide survivors and their heirs, who found shelter in Lebanon, have become full-fledged Lebanese citizens and share hardships that befall their country. Editor-in-chief of Beirut-based Azdak newspaper Shahan Kankhadaryan comments on current situation to PanARMENIAN.Net.

05.12.2007

Situation in the South Caucasus and Middle East changes rapidly and processes that seemed unbelievable not long ago do become a reality. Naturally, what is going on in the world affects Armenia directly or indirectly. Professor of international relations and politics at the San-Andres University of Buenos Aires, Khachik Ter-Ghukasyan comments to PanARMENIAN.Net on regional and international developments.

03.12.2007

Russia is not only a strategic partner and ally for Armenia. Our countries are united by a community of cultures, regard for cultural heritage and people. Russian actors have always been welcome visitors to Armenia. Arrival of Russian and world cinema stars such as Veniamin Smekhov, Armen Jigarkhanyan, Alexander Shirvindt and Igor Kostolevsky to Armenia was traditionally an outstanding event. People’s Artist of Russia and author Veniamin Smekhov shared impressions with PanARMENIAN.Net.

26.11.2007

Consequences of the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire are still being studied and debated in present-day Turkey, which keeps on fiercely denying its complicity in the Genocide. Meanwhile international record proves Turkey’s responsibility for the crime fixed in the Treaty of Sevres and obliges the country to observe its provisions despite rejection of ratification in 1921. Historian and diplomat Ara Papian commented to PanARMENIAN.Net on historical and legal aspect of the Armenian Genocide recognition process.

19.11.2007

The European Union’s attention to the South Caucasus tends to increase. The recent report on Karabakh settlement issued by the International Crisis Group as well as the shaky political situation in Georgia triggered a mixed reaction in the EU and, as result, a greater attention to the states engaged in the European Neighborhood Policy. PanARMENIAN.Net requested EU’s Special Representative for the South Caucasus, Mr Peter Semneby to comment on the current situation in the region.