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“Fighting Misinformation Amid a Security Crisis: The Armenian Media Landscape” ~ Thursday, September 5, 2024 ~ In-Person (Baikar Building)

“Fighting Misinformation Amid a Security Crisis: The Armenian Media Landscape” ~ Thursday, September 5, 2024 ~ In-Person (Baikar Building)

A Fletcher Russia & Eurasia program event with Maria Titizian from EVN Report. The event will focus on fighting misinformation within the Armenian landscape. 

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An Evening of Tribute in Honor of the Late Professor Vahakn Dadrian ~ Sunday, August 25, 2024 ~ In-Person (OIA Center) and Online

An Evening of Tribute in Honor of the Late Professor Vahakn Dadrian ~ Sunday, August 25, 2024 ~ In-Person (OIA Center) and Online

Presenting the annual OIA Vahakn Dadrian Genocide Scholar Award to Dr. Lusine Sahakyan, Head of the Department of Armenian-Ottoman Relations, Institute for Armenian Studies, Yerevan State University.

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Queer Speculations: A Virtual Reading and Gathering ~ Saturday, June 22, 2024 ~ On Zoom

Queer Speculations: A Virtual Reading and Gathering ~ Saturday, June 22, 2024 ~ On Zoom

As we speculate about the future of the Queer Armenian community, what possibilities are before us? How can we use speculative fiction to imagine and reimagine those possibilities? In this event, authors Kristin Anahit Cass and Jacob Budenz will discuss how they have used speculative fiction to reflect on the present and illuminate future queer potentialities. Cass will read from her new book Reparations of the Heart: Toward a Swana Futurity and Budenz will read from his new book Tea Leaves. The conversation will be moderated by J.P. Der Boghossian, host of the podcast This Queer Book Saved My Life (2024 GLAAD media award nominee).

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Securing Armenia’s Economic Outlook: Driven by a Strong Tech Sector ~ Thursday, June 20, 2024 ~ In-Person (NAASR), On Zoom and On YouTube

Securing Armenia’s Economic Outlook: Driven by a Strong Tech Sector ~ Thursday, June 20, 2024 ~ In-Person (NAASR), On Zoom and On YouTube

Samson Avetian will explore Armenia’s economic prospects and the critical role that technology, sciences, and innovation play to ensure security and sustainability. He will review the progress made, the current dynamics, and the outlook for the Armenian technology industry.

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The Cost of Water ~ Sunday, June 9, 2024 and Monday, June 10, 2024 ~ In-Person (St. Vartan Cathedral and St. Leon Armenian Church, respectively)

The Cost of Water ~ Sunday, June 9, 2024 and Monday, June 10, 2024 ~ In-Person (St. Vartan Cathedral and St. Leon Armenian Church, respectively)

The Cost of Water is an investigative documentary that has garnered significant attention for its exploration of Armenia’s growing water crisis and its far-reaching impacts.

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