USC to Host Commemorative Conference: ‘The ARF at 120’

This year marks the 120^th anniversary of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation, one of the oldest and most influential political organizations in Armenian history. On this occasion, the University of Southern California (USC) Institute of Armenian Studies and the Armenian Review have organized a commemorative academic conference on the ARF’s history, current activities, and future prospects.

Titled “The ARF at 120: History in the Making,” the conference will be held on Dec. 4 at the Davidson Conference Center on the USC campus. The conference will critically examine such key issues as socio-economic aspects of the ARF’s activities in Armenia; the role of women in the ARF; the challenge of functioning as a state-based political party and a diaspora-wide political movement; and assessments of historical developments and issues of current relevance.

The day-long event will feature academics, researchers, professionals, and activists from Armenia, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States, who will present nuanced and multi-disciplinary analyses of ARF’s activities in celebration of its 120^th anniversary.