"Armenians and Progressive Politics" conference due in New YorkMay 29, 2008 - 15:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - British journalist and activist Tariq Ali will lead a panel discussion on "The New Imperialism: Old Problems, New Challenges" in New York on Friday, May 30. Joining Ali will be David Barsamian, founder and Director of the Colorado-based Alternative Radio, and Neil Smith, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and Geography at the City University of New York.This event will serve as the opening plenary of the third annual "Armenians and Progressive Politics" conference. The three panelists will examine globalization, superpower rivalries, the nature of advanced capitalism, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition, the contemporary politics of empire and its destructive effects on small nations will be discussed, as well as alternatives to the current structure. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |