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Armenian-Azeri leaders hold talks

Al Jazeera. | Al Jazeera | Posted 11.22.2009 | Home


Munich talks aim to resolve decades of conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan....

Symbolism vs. Reality in the Caucasus -- More Reality is Needed

Elin Suleymanov | Posted 10.22.2009 | World


Elin Suleymanov

A noble effort to overcome dependence of conflicting visions of a common history should not be done at the expense of ignoring the reality of the present and promise of the future.

Azerbaijan attacks deal with Armenia

The Independent | Independent | Posted 10.11.2009 | Home


Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said yesterday that Armenia must withdraw from Nagorno-Karabakh in Azerbaijan to assure his parliament's appro...

Who Will Blink First, Armenia or Turkey?

Harut Sassounian | Posted 11.12.2009 | World


Harut Sassounian

For more than a year, many Armenians, both in Armenia and the Diaspora, have vigorously complained to the government about the wisdom of negotiating an agreement with Turkey.

Making History in Person: A view from Azerbaijan

Elin Suleymanov | Posted 11.11.2009 | World


Elin Suleymanov

For the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the prominent role of women in the American election followed by the appointment of so many women to President Obama's cabinet has an added significance.

Donkey Press Conference Bloggers Face Jail Over YouTube Video In Azerbaijan

BBC NEWS | Posted 10.18.2009 | Media


Two bloggers from Azerbaijan are facing up to five years in jail after posting a video of a donkey giving a news conference on YouTube....

The Promise of Visionary Pragmatism

Elin Suleymanov | Posted 07.27.2009 | World


Elin Suleymanov

Located at the global cultural crossroads of the Caucasus, Azerbaijan stands in a clear defiance of the "Clash of Civilizations" paradigm.

Azberbaijan Scandal: Witness Tells Tangled Tale Of Bribery

courthousenews.com | Posted 07.17.2009 | World


MANHATTAN (CN) - A key witness in the case against investors accused of bribing officials of the government of Azerbaijan revealed details of the al...

Recommendations for the Armenian Diaspora

Bruce Fein | Posted 06.08.2009 | World


Bruce Fein

The "Armenian Genocide" narrative is an existential narrative for the Armenian Diaspora. It has become the glue that bonds the community across social, economic and political lines.

12 slain in shooting at Azerbaijan oil academy

AP | AIDA SULTANOVA | Posted 05.31.2009 | World


BAKU, Azerbaijan — A young man armed with an automatic pistol and clips of ammunition rampaged through a prestigious institute in the Azerbaijan...

Et Tu Obama? Letter from a Former Admirer

Harut Sassounian | Posted 05.29.2009 | World


Harut Sassounian

Mr. President, we are now terribly disappointed because you acted not much differently than your predecessors on the Armenian Genocide issue.

Weekly Foreign Affairs Roundup

Christopher Herbert and Victoria Kataoka Rebuffet | Posted 05.11.2009 | World


Christopher Herbert and Victoria Kataoka Rebuffet

The Week's Top Stories in Foreign Affairs: Turning East - Turning West: Brewing Revolutions and Breakaway Provinces Facts: Up to 100,000 protesters h...

Obama Undermines His Credibility by Not Saying "Genocide" in Ankara

Harut Sassounian | Posted 05.08.2009 | World


Harut Sassounian

It is not clear if Pres. Obama was deceived by the Turks' warnings to third parties not to interfere in the Armenian-Turkish negotiations.

Weekly Foreign Affairs Roundup

Christopher Herbert and Victoria Kataoka Rebuffet | Posted 05.04.2009 | World


Christopher Herbert and Victoria Kataoka Rebuffet

The Week's Top Stories in Foreign Affairs:New Israeli Leadership Sounds the Drumbeat to War Facts: Israeli leader Binyamin Netanyahu, leader of the Li...

Turkey's Delay Tactics in Opening the Border with Armenia

Harut Sassounian | Posted 04.20.2009 | World


Harut Sassounian

While some people are dismissing Pres. Obama's solemn campaign pledge to acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, Turkish leaders have taken the president's promise very seriously.

David Plouffe To Donate Fee From Oil Dictatorship Speech

WSJ | Posted 03.12.2009 | Politics


President Barack Obama's former campaign manager intends to give away the fee he received from a paid private speech he made Monday in the oil-rich bu...

Plouffe Gives Speech For Oil-Rich Azerbaijan Despot

Harpers | Posted 03.11.2009 | Politics


Barack Obama took office just a few weeks ago and already David Plouffe, his campaign manager, appears to be doing quite well for himself. He's alread...

Poll: Muslim-Majority Countries See United Nations As Dominated By US

IPS | Posted 01.02.2009 | World


UNITED NATIONS, Dec 2 (IPS) - People in seven majority Muslim countries favour a more active United Nations with broader powers, while simultaneously ...

Azerbaijan To Withdraw Iraq Troops

AP | Posted 12.15.2008 | Home


BAKU, Azerbaijan — Azerbaijan's parliament has voted to pull the ex-Soviet republic's small peacekeeping force out of Iraq. Lawmakers voted 86-...

Rumors Of The Next Cold War

Judah Freed | Posted 09.18.2008 | Home


Judah Freed

No matter how subtly the conquest happens, Russian control of Georgia would amount to an historic shift in the balance of power -- especially as long as the world economy is fueled by oil.