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Armenian Genocide ; Eye-Witness Accounts ( Part 4)
In 1916, a book was published entitled “The Treatment of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire 1915-16. Documents presented to Viscount Grey of Fallodon, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs”, by Viscount Bryce which contained a comprehensive collection of documents produced… Read More ›
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The Ancient Enigma of Armenia
Being from England, it is very easy to be arrogant about the role that England, Great Britain, and the British Empire has played in the evolution of the modern world. As young children we were all subjected to a very… Read More ›
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Artsakh, a Muslim land – since when?
This week the Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey, Bekir Bozdag, said “Nagorno-Karabakh is a Muslim, Azerbaijani, and Turkic land occupied by Armenia”. This was in response to Armenian President Sargsyan’s statement that “Karabakh is Armenian land and will remain so”…. Read More ›
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Can we understand “Never Again”…
Not many days go past without the media covering the increasing tension between Israel and Iran. From a safe distance within the UK it is difficult, sometimes, to see through the rhetoric and posturing from the 2 countries as to… Read More ›
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Where is Armenia?
Over the last few years I have visited Armenia and Artsakh on a number of occasions and have had the good fortune to meet and talk with a variety of people. During that period I have formed my view of… Read More ›
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February 1988 : 7 Days that led to war.
Last year in Artsakh was the 20th Anniversary of the declaration of Independence from the Soviet Union and this year will be 20 years since the liberation of Shushi. These are significant milestones in the birth of the modern Nagorno-Karabakh… Read More ›
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Azerbaijan : In the eye of the storm
A diplomatic cable from January 2009 released by Wikileaks exposed the true nature of the relationship between Israel and Azerbaijan. The cable notes that, Ilham Aliyev describes the relationship like an iceberg “nine tenths of it below the surface”. It… Read More ›
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Dadivank: A long journey to Paradise.
In my several trips to Armenia and Artsakh I have been to many churches and monasteries , and have seen all shapes and sizes, old and new, and have been eternally fascinated by the history and religious devotion locked in… Read More ›
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Argentina should respect the right of self-determination in the Falkland Isles.
Almost 30 years ago the Argentinian army invaded the British territory of the Falkland Isles, which precipitated a conflict lasting 2 months and costing just over 900 lives from both sides. This was an opportunistic raid by the Argentinians who… Read More ›
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Scotland Independence bid; No help for Artsakh
In the last few weeks the United Kingdom government has given approval to Scotland to hold a referendum on its independence. The Foreign Ministry of Nagorno-Karabakh welcomed this decision stating “London’s position proves once again that respect for human rights… Read More ›
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