In 1896, Emile Dillon was the Russian correspondent for the UK newspaper, the Daily Telegraph. He reported on the massacre of the Armenians in the Ottoman Empire which, sadly, was the forerunner (arguably the First) of the Genocide in 1915…. Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
In a previous article, “Artsakh Peace and Recognition : the future is not in the past” I made reference to the speed with which the independence of Kosovo was recognised. This was in the context of a situation in 1999… Read More ›
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