Garen Mouths Off
Better Than Comedy!
The high and mighty among us, those who serve them, and even those who merely THINK they are high and mighty, often serve as the best sources of humor. Mocking them requires almost no effort. […]
John Bolton
Reports
Iranian Citizens in Armenia Feel Strain of US Sanctions
With U.S. sanctions on Iran going into effect this month, Iranians in Armenia are beginning to feel the pinch. Iranian citizens discovered their bank accounts are being frozen, and banks across the country have implemented […]
Garen Mouths Off
Outrageous Inequity from its Den
Precious few governments act ethically and morally, and even those do so infrequently. But when an action, in addition to being a- or immoral and unethical, is also inappropriate, inconsistent, indecent, irrational, and shafts an […]
My Turn
Trump’s National Security Advisor Tries To Distance Armenia from Russia and Iran
John Bolton, the National Security Adviser of Pres. Trump, visited Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia in October, conveying the White House position on regional and international issues. Bolton is known as a hawk on foreign […]
Roundups
John Bolton’s Trip to Armenia Draws Strong Reactions
A high level visit to Yerevan from U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton has raised some eyebrows, offering controversial solutions to sensitive issues like weapon sales and an end to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. In what […]
My Turn
Trump Administration Cancels Two More International Treaties
I wrote an article in September criticizing the Trump administration’s dismissal of the International Criminal Court. I considered the U.S. action to be a lack of respect for justice and the rule of law. Last […]
My Turn
Trump and Bolton Undermine the International Criminal Court
Many Americans and others around the world have been following with great concern the irrational statements and destructive decisions made by President Trump ever since his election. Some of the President’s policies on national and […]
Editorials
Can the U.S. Check Itself Before it Wrecks Itself?
The period of time that immediately followed September 11 was a contentious one for American media outlets. For many publications, it was too soon for critical outpourings—informative commentaries that might help Americans rationally understand how […]