Abstract
This paper takes an in-depth look at Armenia, which has been embroiled in a history full of strife. According to the paper, its economy had been relatively stable since its independence from the Society Union. However, recently this independence plus involvement in separatist movements has taken its toll on the country. Additionally, the paper considers the devastating earthquake of 1998 was another major blow to the country.

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"Armenia, located in the southern Caucasus, is the smallest of the Soviet Republics. It is bounded by Georgia on the north, Azerbaijan on the east, Iran on the south, and Turkey on the west. Contemporary Armenia is a fraction of the size of ancient Armenia, one of the oldest civilizations. Over the centuries Armenia was conquered by Greeks, Romans, Persians, Byzantines, Mongols, Arabs, Ottoman Turks, and Russians. From the 16th century through World War I, major portions of Armenia were controlled by their most brutal invader, the Ottoman Turks, under whom the Armenians experienced discrimination, religious persecution, heavy taxation, and..."

Tags:armenia, history, earthquake

Abstract
This paper aims to illustrate how third party mediation efforts in interstate conflicts efforts can succeed or fail based on the type of entity that intervenes and its objective. Using the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan as the basis for the author's thesis, the paper asserts that interventions are more likely to succeed if the intervener is a state rather than an organization, and when the goal is limited, not broad. The paper provides a brief history of the basis and development of the current dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan, an overview of the mediation efforts and analyzes how the organization-led attempt at intervention has failed because peace talks are at a standstill, and the party involved (Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe- OSCE) has not met the goals it set at the beginning of the process.

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"In 1921, Soviet Russia assigned Nagorno-Karabagh to Soviet Azerbaijan as part of a treaty with Turkey to gain favor with it and hope to secure some type of geopolitical advantage. Soviet Armenia objected strongly to this arbitrary arrangement on the basis that Nagorno-Karabagh had a right to self-determination (hold free elections and express through the popular will what they wanted) which could not be abrogated, but to no avail. This was maintained and in 1936 solidified by Stalin with inclusion in the Soviet Constitution. This structure was repeatedly protested by the government of Soviet Armenia formally through petitions with Moscow, and informally protested at the grassroots level by mass demonstrations in Karabakh proper, leading to large-scale retaliatory measures against Armenian activists."

Tags:foreign policy, international relations, border disputes, territorial conflict

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This paper provides a step-by-step event analysis of the attack on Armenia's parliament. It looks at the various report of the event and how these differed from each other. It also discusses the ramification of this attack on the political situation in Armenia and how this affected the country's stability.

From the Paper
"Among those killed were Prime Minister Vazgen Sarkisyan and the parliamentary speaker, Karen S. Demirchyan, both of whom were leaders of the Unity political bloc, which won the Armenian elections in June. While it might be assumed that they had not been in power long enough to make many enemies, this was apparently not so. One of the gunmen was identified by eyewitnesses as Nairi Umanyan, a former journalist and extreme nationalist, and also identified were two of the other terrorists, reportedly related to Umanyan. Witness said Umanyan accused officials of "drinking our blood" (Dixon A1)."

Tags:terrorist, gunmen, soviet

Abstract
This paper discusses the issue of warfare and law and whether law makes any difference in preventing war or violence, using the Turkish genocide against the Armenians as the focus. The paper includes a timeline, 1875-1923.

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"The Transcaucasus region has long had a history of domination by its neighbors, particularly Russia. Located between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, the Caucasus has been notorious for centuries as a place of feuds and fighting. Many refer to the Caucasian Mountains as one of the dividing lines between Europe and Asia. Throughout its history, the Transcaucasus region has been a refuge for the persecuted, and numerous waves of settlement has produced..."

Tags:genocide, Armenians, Turkey, international law

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"In the reign of Augustus, we are told in the Gospel According to Mark, "there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed." The author of the Gospel was presumably aware that the Principate did not literally cover the world. Augustus, his successors, their advisors and associates, and the Roman people of the time were certainly aware of it. Yet the famous Gospel expression aptly conveyed a sense that, nearly without exception, the Roman system included within its orbit all of the world that really mattered. Once Cleopatra clasped the asp to her bosom, the last of the powers that had previously contested the Mediterranean basin was subjected to Roman rule; all that remained were client states under Roman domination. On its various frontiers, the empire might trail off into the lands of forest tribes, or mountain tribes, or desert..."

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This paper summarizes an interview with a young man from Armenia, who came to the United States with his family in 1991. The paper further describes the hardships and dangers his family faced because of the civil war taking place in that country. Then the paper tells why the family chose to come to America.

From the Paper
"The young man interviewed is from an ethnic group not as readily recognized as some. He came to the United States with his family in 1991 from Armenia. At the time, he and his family faced the hardships and dangers of the civil war taking place in that country. That war was also reducing the opportunity his father had for employment and made him uncertain about what kind of future he could have in a country as torn apart as Armenia was. America for much of the world represents opportunity, freedom, and protection from harm, and it had the same image for this young man. When the family had the opportunity to leave Armenia and come to the United States, they did so."

Tags:family, interview, armenian

Abstract
One of the oldest countries in the world is Armenia and it has a recorded history of about 3500 years. This paper examines the history of the country and the ethnic group which originated in the Caucasus and eastern Asia. The paper then discusses the history of the Armenian population in the United States and how it has contributed to American society.

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"The largest Armenian community, other than that in Armenia, exists in America. This Armenian American community is the erudite and affluent community. The triumph of Armenians in America has been credited to their expertise in business and crafts, their very high degree of literacy, an extensive history of minority status, and solid efforts. Due to the immense value their parents put on education, second and third generations bent towards the professions and teaching. Armenians have accomplished national and international reputation in the arts."

Tags:Hayasa-Azzi, George, Deukmejian, nationalism, church

Abstract
In this article, the writer examines the history of the Transcaucasus region that would become Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan and their experience with foreign colonial powers and domination by Russia.

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"The Transcaucasus region has long had a history of domination by its neighbors particularly Russia. Located between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea the Caucasus has been notorious for centuries as a place of feuds and fighting Land of division. Many refer to the Caucasian Mountains as one of the dividing lines between Europe and Asia. Throughout its history the Transcaucasus region has been a refuge for the persecuted and numerous waves of settlement has produced complex ethnic relations. The areas that today comprise ..."

Tags:Russia, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, development, colonial

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This paper discusses the history of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, which is called the Transcaucasian region. The author points out that understanding this history can help formulate policy in a post September 11 world and global terrorism. The paper notes the importance of region due to its oil reserves.

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"The Transcaucasian states of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia are ancient nations that have historically struggled ..."

Tags:Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia

Abstract
The Bay Area Armenian Church community is a close-knit one. It would seem that this community could hardly be otherwise, given the history that the people of Armenia have experienced. The Armenian genocide, the oppression of communism and the Soviet Union, and the fall of the Shah of Iran all had great impact on the Armenian Christian community in the United States. These interactions are frequently seen through social, religious, and political events that often revolve around the focal point of the "old country." Armenian history is a frequent topic at these events, as is the future of Armenia. Given this background information, this paper considers how such a focus on historical Armenia can be consistent with life in the United States. Related to the first question, the paper also considers how this history affects the modern Armenian faithful in the United States.

Tags:armenian, church, genocide