Research
Where are you from?
Five years ago, while I was minoring in Armenian Studies at UCLA, one of my Armenian professors asked one of the simplest questions: “Where are you from?” Most everybody, as I initially did, would answer […]
Articles by Raffi Tapanian
Opinion
Azerbaijan’s blockade of Artsakh is a violation of international law
One hundred and twenty thousand Armenians of Artsakh have been kept under blockade by Azerbaijan for over a week since December 12. Azerbaijan has shut down the one and only route connecting Artsakh with Armenia. […]
Opinion
The Potential Legal Impact of President Biden’s Recognition of the Armenian Genocide
In a historic decision and despite pressure from Turkey, President Joe Biden became the first sitting US president to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide. Saturday’s long overdue proclamation from the United States also comes with […]
Commentary
Azerbaijan and Turkey Have Violated International Law
One source of international law that is applicable to all countries is Customary International Law. Customary International Law evolves from the practice of States, and over a period of time, those practices become binding international […]