Commentary on religion, politics, and family from a New England-based community member, Stepan Piligian
I have always found the term “diaspora” ironic. We embrace a simple label to describe an incredibly complex reality for the millions of Armenians who live outside the homeland in a vast array of host […]
Shnorhavor Nor Daree Yev Soorp Dzunoont! These words ring through thousands of Armenian homes and churches at this time of year. Growing up in the United States, I always felt we had the best of […]
The 2020-23 conflicts in the South Caucasus resulted in devastating military defeats and territorial losses. As a result, Armenia has embarked on an ambitious “pragmatic” strategy of seeking peace with its neighbors. The hope is […]
The subject matter of this week’s column is central to understanding how Armenians in the diaspora interact with the homeland. There are two key words in the title of this piece that are important to […]
From 1915-23, the Armenian nation was subjected to genocide, and the survivors in western Armenia scattered to the edges of the earth seeking only the opportunity to rebuild their lives. Many in the eastern sections […]
The Armenian Genocide has been a central theme in the development of the Diaspora for over a century. It has clearly been a unifying factor, as nearly all Armenian families suffered horrific losses and have […]
The theme of community has been relevant of late due to its critical impact on a thriving diaspora. We can learn and improve from reflection on how we connect to our communities. If we have […]
I have long been fascinated with the nuances of the sociology and human behavior of our Armenian communities in the United States diaspora. Perhaps it has to do with the basic definition of community as […]
“Clannish” is a term often used to describe the sociological norms of Armenians. Webster defines clannish as a “tendency to associate only with a group of persons like oneself.” It is a fair assessment. Most […]
They labor tirelessly with selfless devotion to their profession in their modest office near Saryan Park in Yerevan. During our recent trip to Armenia, my wife and I were honored to spend an enlightening few […]
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