European Court of Human Rights Penalizes Both Armenia and Azerbaijan
On December 12, 2017, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) issued two rulings covering similar lawsuits: one against Armenia and the other against Azerbaijan. Not surprisingly, the Azeri press
Fifth Century Historian Describes Deplorable State of Armenian Society
A friend recently sent me an excerpt written in the 5th Century by historian Movses Khorenatsi in which he described the deplorable societal conditions in ancient Armenia. My friend commented: “St.
Turkish President Erdogan Embroiled In New $15 Million Financial Scandal
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan came to power 14 years ago as a devout Muslim, announcing that he intended to eliminate corruption from Turkish politics. As he consolidated his authority and
Erdogan Keeps Alienating Everyone, Including Distinguished Foreign Scholars
Turkish President Erdogan is a ‘blessing’ to all those who are opposed to Turkish autocratic rule and massive violations of human rights. Not a day passes without the Turkish government behaving
Turkish PR Agent Ronn Torossian’s Father and Grandparents are Armenians
Last week I wrote a column about Ronn Torossian, President of 5W Public Relations firm in New York City, who had signed a contract for $60,000 to do PR work for the Republic of...
Ronn Torossian Hired to do PR For Turkey; Is He Really an Armenian?
The website Medium.com posted two articles by Louise Neu revealing that Ronn Torossian had signed a contract to represent Turkey as its PR agent! Torossian is President of the 5W Public Relations firm
Istanbul Armenian Community’s Dilemma In Trying to Elect a New Patriarch
A major controversy has been brewing in Istanbul for several years among members of the Armenian community over plans to elect a new Armenian Patriarch. The controversy has long historic roots and more
Delighted to Report That Azeri Officials Read My Columns and Follow My Advice
Back in August 2013 I wrote a column headlined: “Baku’s Blacklist of Artsakh Visitors Helps Armenia, Hurts Azerbaijan,” explaining the foolishness of Azeri officials blacklisting anyone who visits
European Court Finds Catholicosate’s Suit Inadmissible; and Could Not be Appealed
The Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia (headquartered in Antelias, Lebanon) filed a lawsuit on April 25, 2015, against the government of Turkey seeking the return of its historic seat in Sis (present-day
