http://www.panarmenian.net/ Armenian Information-Analytical Electronic Media. http://www.panarmenian.net/images/logo_sep.gif http://www.panarmenian.net/ http://www.panarmenian.net/interviews/eng/?nid=103 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. Wed, 07 May 2008 12:21:00 GMT http://www.panarmenian.net/interviews/eng/?nid=102 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. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:30:00 GMT http://www.panarmenian.net/interviews/eng/?nid=101 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. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:58:00 GMT http://www.panarmenian.net/interviews/eng/?nid=100 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. Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:40:00 GMT http://www.panarmenian.net/interviews/eng/?nid=99 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. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:32:00 GMT http://www.panarmenian.net/interviews/eng/?nid=98 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. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:59:00 GMT http://www.panarmenian.net/interviews/eng/?nid=97 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. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 10:42:00 GMT http://www.panarmenian.net/interviews/eng/?nid=96 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. Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:22:00 GMT http://www.panarmenian.net/interviews/eng/?nid=95 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. Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:56:00 GMT http://www.panarmenian.net/interviews/eng/?nid=94 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. Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:47:00 GMT http://www.panarmenian.net/interviews/eng/?nid=93 During the recent two weeks the Armenian Genocide issue was the main topic of discussions in the United States and world press. The stir was caused by the upcoming vote on H.Res.106 in the U.S. House of Representatives. The resolution is strongly opposed by the Bush administration and Turkish government. Congressmen are under pressure. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is being dissuaded from bringing the measure to the floor. AAA Country Director for Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh, Arpi Vartanian comments on the developments to PanARMENIAN.Net. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:57:00 GMT http://www.panarmenian.net/interviews/eng/?nid=92 Armenian communities in Middle East, specifically in Lebanon, unwillingly appear in the midst of civil wars which burst in the unstable region from time to time. Moreover, the Armenian communities should oppose the anti-Armenian propaganda launched by Turkey and Azerbaijan. PanARMENIAN.Net requested the RA Ambassador to Armenia to Lebanon, Vahan Ter-Ghevondyan to comment on life of the Armenian community in Lebanon. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:34:00 GMT http://www.panarmenian.net/interviews/eng/?nid=91 Armenia is successfully cooperating with NATO. The fact is confirmed by high-ranking officials of the Alliance. Considerable progress in army reorganization has been achieved since the IPAP was launched. Armenia is participating in the Partnership for Peace program and NATO peacekeeping operations in Kosovo and Iraq. Mr Robert F. Simmons, NATO’s first ever Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia told PanARMENIAN.Net about prospects of the Armenia-NATO relations. Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:15:00 GMT http://www.panarmenian.net/interviews/eng/?nid=90 Calls to resolve the Nagorno Karabakh conflict by use of force become more frequent in Azerbaijan. President Aliyev’s statements on "determination to liberate their lands" meet approval among media and politicians, who sometimes call for war against Armenia as well. PanARMENIAN.Net requested political scientist Levon Melik-Shahnazaryan to comment on Azeri statements. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:32:00 GMT http://www.panarmenian.net/interviews/eng/?nid=89 Georgia is the only outlet to the sea for Armenia, that is why the Armenian-Georgian relations are in the limelight of politicians in both states. The relations are not simple: Georgia’s participation in communication and energy projects bypassing Armenia undermines friendly relations between the countries. Javakhk is another major problem. Expert at the Caucasus Media Institute, historian and political scientist Sergei Minasyan comments on the situation to PanARMENIAN.Net. Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:35:00 GMT http://www.panarmenian.net/interviews/eng/?nid=88 The Nagorno Karabakh conflict is gradually transforming into ‘an eternal issue’. The efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group have not produced effect yet and Azerbaijan’s statements on change of format are heard more and more frequently. Although, there is no guarantee that transfer of the issue in UN can introduce changes in the process. PanARMENIAN.Net requested former Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassador Vladimir Kazimirov to comment on the situation. Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:33:00 GMT http://www.panarmenian.net/interviews/eng/?nid=87 The problem of demarcation of the Armenian-Turkish border is still open, as 80 years ago. Despite 5 treaties signed by the states which won World War I and Wodroow Wilson’s arbitration award on the Armenian-Turkish border, the border has not been determined yet. From the viewpoint of the international law, the Republic of Armenia, being the assignee of the First Republic, is entitled to raise the issue again. Diplomat and historian Ara Papian comments on the situation to PanARMENIAN.Net. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:24:00 GMT http://www.panarmenian.net/interviews/eng/?nid=85 Developments in the Near East can change the balance of forces in the region and influence on Armenia’s relations with Turkey and Iran. The main player in the region is the U.S., which is interested in stability in the Near East and Caucasus. This power’s wish to push Russia from the South Caucasus, specifically from Armenia, is also an important factor. Professor of international relations and politics of the Universidad de San Andrés in Buenos Aires, Dr Khachik Ter-Ghukassian comments to PanARMENIAN.Net on the ongoing events in the region and their possible impact on Armenia. Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:06:00 GMT http://www.panarmenian.net/interviews/eng/?nid=84 The St. Petersburg meeting between Armenian and Azeri Presidents will be a subject of discussions for politicians and societies still for a long time. The world community’s expectation for the sooner resolution of the Karabakh conflict again did not come true, though a certain progress was fixed. The visit to Stepanakert, Baku and Yerevan by representatives of Armenian and Azeri intelligentsia comes to prove that fact. OSCE American Co-Chair, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Matthew Bryza told the PanARMENIAN.Net about the current situation in Armenian-Turkish relations and the negotiation process around Nagorno Karabakh. Mon, 09 Jul 2007 10:33:00 GMT http://www.panarmenian.net/interviews/eng/?nid=83 Relations between Armenia and France have always been more than friendly. France was one of the states to recognize Armenia’s independence and establish diplomatic relations. During 15 years the cooperation between the countries strengthened and deepened. Being the Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, France, like Armenia, is interested in a peaceful resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement. French Ambassador to Armenia, Mr Serge Smessov comments to PanARMENIAN.Net on the current stage of the Armenian-French relations and their development. Mon, 02 Jul 2007 08:58:00 GMT