Opinion
The Emperor is Naked
Yesterday, we all woke up to the horrifying news of yet another large-scale Azerbaijani attack on Artsakh. So far, we have more than 30 dead and 200 injured, and thousands of civilians have been displaced. […]
Articles by Ara Nazarian, PhD
Opinion
The Curious Case of the Diaspora Knocking on Every Wrong Door
Winston Churchill, a revered figure in the West and a defining example of British imperialism, brutality and racism*, once said, “The Americans will always do the right thing…after they have exhausted all the alternatives.” It […]
Opinion
Hayaqve: A Civil Legislative Initiative to Stop the Betrayal of Artsakh and Armenia’s Future
Hayaqve is a civil legislative initiative launched by 66 civic activists. They have submitted a draft law to the Central Election Commission of Armenia which stipulates severe criminal punishment for recognizing Artsakh as part of […]
Community News
Armenian Independence Day in Boston
WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian community of Greater Boston came together on Friday, May 19, 2023, to mark the anniversary of an important chapter in our nation’s history: the 105th anniversary of Armenia’s independence, declared on May […]
Announcements
Law professor Milena Sterio to discuss the Artsakh conflict in ANC of Boston lecture
WATERTOWN, Mass. – The Armenian National Committee (ANC) of Boston is hosting a webinar on the current situation in Artsakh. This free and open online event will be held on Thursday, March 9, at 7:00 […]
Opinion
Armenia’s Mission in a Changing World
This article, written by ARAR Foundation co-founder Avetik Chalabyan, was originally published in Armenian by Mediamax on January 3, 2023 and has been translated into English by Weekly contributor Ara Nazarian, PhD. Over the course […]
Opinion
Azerbaijan’s Blockade of the Armenians of Artsakh from the Rest of the World
It’s been over a week since the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) by Azerbaijani forces, guised as “environmental activists.” We are witnessing a continuation of Azerbaijan’s systematic policy of ethnic cleansing of the Armenians of Artsakh […]
Opinion
Artsakh’s Sovereignty: “Who are we to give it away?”
More than 40,000 Armenians of Artsakh came together on Sunday in Stepanakert to unequivocally express their rejection of life under the Azeri yoke. This outpouring of concern came on the heels of the trilateral meeting […]
Opinion
Do Armenians have a future as an independent nation? Part 6
The Way Forward We have dedicated the first five articles to some of the constraints and challenges facing the Armenian nation today. While not a comprehensive treatise, they have aimed to highlight key areas that […]
Opinion
Do Armenians have a future as an independent nation? Part 5
The next topic of importance is healthcare, given its prominence in human and economic costs and subsequent national implications. Healthcare delivery encompasses access, care process, efficiency, equity and care quality. It is built on an […]