Tag: turkey

November 5, 2017
Opening of the Akhalkalak-Kars Railway: What to do Now?

Opening of the Akhalkalak-Kars Railway: What to do Now?

On October 30, 2017 the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars Railway better known as the Akhalkalak-Kars Railway, became operational. The Akhalkalak Terminal, is only 30 kilometers from Armenia’s border. What does this mean for Armenia and for the Armenians of Javakhk? Vahram Ter Matevosyan takes a closer look at the implications and prospects for Armenia.

April 24, 2017

Zoryan Institute: Serving the Cause of Scholarship

This year, the Zoryan Institute for Contemporary Research and Documentation marks its 35th anniversary. The Institute's core concept is to serve the cause of scholarship and public awareness relating to issues of universal human rights, genocide and diaspora-homeland relations.

April 16, 2017
Erdoğan Victory is a Defeat for Turkey

Erdoğan Victory is a Defeat for Turkey

On April 16, 2017, Turkish citizens voted in a referendum that would give sweeping new powers to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. With almost 99 percent of the ballots counted, Erdogan has claimed victory. What will this mean for Turkey's democracy in the coming years? Vahram Ter-Matevosyan explains.

March 16, 2017
Foreign Policy Discourse

Foreign Policy Discourse

Armenia is situated in a volatile region with 80 percent of its borders sealed. This article by Vahram Ter-Matevosyan examines the foreign policy programs of the nine political parties and blocs running in the parliamentary elections.