“Those who cannot remember the past are bound to repeat it,” said George Santayana, a writer and philosopher of Spanish origin. This statement is especially relevant in these times of alternative facts and distortion when […]
Once again, I feel compelled to write about the dearth of meaningful dialogue regarding the recent developments in Armenia and Artsakh. Worse, the existing discussion continues to miss the mark and perpetuates and reinforces ill-conceived […]
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 […]
Almost every war, short or long, ends at the negotiation table. There are exceptions to this rule, like World War II, which ended with the capitulation of Nazi Germany and Japan. However, the capitulation of […]
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 […]
I think that we all know that we, as a people, are in a pretty tough situation right now. Armenians in Artsakh are living day to day with Turks breathing down their necks, and Armenians […]
Author’s Note: Continuing on with the theme of education, the fourth installment focuses on the need to build an economy based on education, research and innovation to tap into the global value chain as a […]
On August 1 and August 3, Azerbaijan launched a new limited military operation along the line of contact between Azerbaijan and the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. As a result of this new escalation, Azerbaijan claimed the […]
Author’s Note: The first two installments of this series focused on the need to establish a culture of personal and societal responsibility and accountability and the need for a doctrine of national security, based on […]
My eyes welled as an overwhelming emotion surged through the crowd and permeated my body. Glaring Times Square billboards seemed invisible behind the sea of tricolor red, blue and orange flags that illuminated the skyline. […]
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