Feed the young or perish. Our future is here.
It has often been stated that knowledge is freedom. The Armenians were an enslaved people under Turkish rule for centuries in Western Armenia until the period of enlightenment in the…
WHAT WILL BECOME OF THE CILICIAN SEE?
BY STEPAN PILIGIAN | The Armenian Weekly We live in a dangerous world. Most Americans are insulated from the violence and deprivation on this planet, but as Armenians we have…
Lifting the Burden of Victimization
By Stepan Piligian Several years ago during my corporate life, I had a boss who considered it a complete waste of time to assess blame or point fingers when confronted…
Hierarchical Harmony: Walking the Talk
BY STEPAN PILIGIAN | The Armenian Weekly We have a history of intra-communal conflict. It is not unique, but it has certainly influenced our journey. Despite the romantic notions of…
Navigating Hypocrisy with Self-Reliance
BY STEPAN PILIGIAN | The Armenian Weekly It’s always been helpful to put things into context especially when the goal seems almost overwhelming. Let’s take the cause of Armenian justice…
Our Institutional Environment: Transparency and Credibility
BY STEPAN PILIGIAN | The Armenian Weekly We experience our Armenian identity in the diaspora through a variety of mechanisms. For some who are isolated from organized communities, it is…
LIVING IN A TOUGH NEIGHBORHOOD
BY STEPAN PILIGIAN | The Armenian Weekly The liberation of Artsakh in 1991 reversed a devastating trend of territorial losses for the Armenian nation. The Genocide had eliminated most of…
WHAT IS YOUR STORY OF INSPIRATION?
BY STEPAN PILIGIAN | The Armenian Weekly During this time of the “Great Pause,” it can be mentally therapeutic to recall the moments that defined the direction of our lives.…
FEAR NOT. NOW IS THE TIME TO INVEST
BY STEPAN PILIGIAN | The Armenian Weekly On numerous occasions, we have discussed the critical differentiator of leaders—the ability to define and articulate a vision. It is a vision that…
THE “TAKE HOME” LESSONS FROM THIS CRISIS
By STEPAN PILIGIAN | The Armenian Weekly “This too shall pass” is a famous quote with ancient origins that we have all been clinging to with our contemporary challenge. With…