In a sea of uncertainty, one direction is clear
BY STEPAN PILIGIAN | The Armenian Weekly This column has devoted much of its content in the last month to holding a mirror up to our devastated nation with one…
Pragmatic Patriotism for Armenia’s Future
Times like these call for honest self-assessment. Our best traits that have enabled our survival as a people are also the ones that put us at risk. We are fiercely…
TOGETHER WE CAN DRY OUR PAINFUL TEARS AND LIFT OUR HEAVY HEARTS
BY STEPAN PILIGIAN | The Armenian Weekly Once again we find ourselves at a fork in the road. This is where we either remain whole and move forward or we…
THE CHAPTER ON ISOLATION AND BETRAYAL HAS BEEN WRITTEN, BUT THE BOOK IS NOT FINISHED
BY STEPAN PILIGIAN | The Armenian Weekly I have been very fortunate with the opportunity to write for the Armenian Weekly. This week, however, is by far the most difficult…
Never underestimate the resiliency of our people
BY STEPAN PILIGIAN | The Armenian Weekly There is a plethora of reasons to feel betrayed, sad, angry and even depressed. So let’s get it out of our system. Our…
SOOTHE YOUR ANGUISH WITH ACTION
BY STEPAN PILIGIAN | The Armenian Weekly Anguish is described as “extreme unhappiness caused by physical or mental suffering. Usually preceded by a tragedy or events with a profound meaning.”…
PREPARING THE DIASPORA FOR THE MARATHON
BY STEPAN PILIGIAN | The Armenian Weekly This is different. Yes, many of us were alive for the liberation war of Artsakh from 1991 to 1994. Same enemy. Same evil…
SANCTION AND ISOLATE TURKEY AND AZERBAIJAN
BY STEPAN PILIGIAN | The Armenian Weekly In the long and winding road of human history, there has always been a classic battle between good and evil, between the oppressed…
RECURRING THEMES…BUT A NEW ENDING
BY STEPAN PILIGIAN | The Armenian Weekly These are very difficult times for Armenians. Like many of you, I seem to be experiencing a major identity crisis. My physical existence…
ARTSAKH IS SARDARABAD
BY STEPAN PILIGIAN | The Armenian Weekly I was enjoying a beautiful early fall day on our patio this past Sunday the 27th of September. This is where I love…