By Maya Balmanukyan and Amaras Mehrabian For small countries, geopolitics has often outweighed principle. This is exemplified by Armenia’s situation. Western governments frequently claim to
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Climbing Musa Dagh: The Fire That Still Burns in Every Armenian Heart
By William M. Paparian On July 21, 1915, the mountain called. In the shadow of Musa Dagh — the Mountain of Moses — six Armenian
What must not be yielded
Ara Nazarian There are moments in the life of a nation when policy becomes more than policy. A border crossing, a mountain pass, a city
Good News: EU Signs Letters of Intent With Six Armenian Organizations
By Harut Sassounian TheCaliforniaCourier.com Finally, some good news from Armenia. In a positive development, the European Commission signed the first-of-their-kind “Letters of Intent” with six
Responsibility, Renewal and Purpose
The Armenian community of the Western United States stands at a serious and defining moment. Our region, and especially Southern California, is no longer simply
Pashinyan, Erdogan and Aliyev are Unhappy With Israel’s Recognition of the Genocide
By Harut Sassounian www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com Diverse reactions have followed the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by Israel’s Cabinet of Ministers on June 28, 2026. Here are
Beyond Approval: Trauma, Collective Shame, and Political Paralysis in Post-War Armenia
Contributor Analysis Special to the Center for Armenian Research and Analysis (CARA) An initial look at Armenian politics presents a perplexing question: How has Nikol
Desecrating Mother Armenia: Why This Wound Matters to Every Armenian
By William PaparianFormer Mayor of Pasadena On the night of June 10, 2026, vandals in Gyumri tore the gilded letters bearing the names of Soviet
No Airport Welcome, No VIP Photo Ops, No City Hall Visit
By Garen Chahe Jinbachian Not for Turkish dictator Recep Tayyip Erdogan He is, by all accounts, set to attend the World Cup match between the
Democracy Hijacked: Armenia’s Rigged Parliamentary Elections
By Harut Sassounian TheCaliforniaCourier.com Armenia’s parliamentary elections were held on June 7 under widespread, systematic, and well-documented fraudulent conditions. These elections were not merely held