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Articles by Dickran Khodanian
“New national movement to originate in Artsakh,” declares Mesrobian
ARF Youth Office Executive Director Arshak Mesrobian, April 24, 2021 (Photo: David Ghahramanyan) STEPANAKERT, Artsakh—On April 24 in Stepanakert, ARF Youth Office Executive Director Arshak Mesrobian delivered these powerful remarks at the annual torchlit march organized by the Armenian Youth Federation of Artsakh. Thousands had gathered in Stepanakert to commemorate the 106th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and the 1.5 million victims.
A Diasporan's Journey
Overlooking the mountains of Kashatagh (Photo: Dickran Khodanian) KASHATAGH/STEPANAKERT, Artsakh – Imagine having to hand deliver the key to an Armenian church from Kashatagh to the parish priest in Goris because you may have potentially been the last Armenian to visit before the region succumbed to Azerbaijan’s control. This is the reality we’re facing as an Armenian nation right now.
Detours and Devastation on the Journey to Dadivank
The mountainous region of Karvatchar (Photo: Dickran Khodanian) KARVACHAR, Artsakh (November 14, 2020)—This was supposed to be the day before the Armenian side was to hand over the region of Karvachar to Azerbaijan according to the deal signed by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in the early hours of November 10. At this point, it had been a few weeks since I was in Armenia working on various humanitarian initiatives and was certain that I had to make it to Dadivank.
Javakhk: Historical Overview, Current Issues
Special for the Armenian Weekly Javakhk (called Samstekh-Javakheti by Georgians)—a historically Armenian region in the southern part of the Republic of Georgia—remains a forgotten fabric in our modern day pursuit to help our homeland develop and prosper. The Akhalkalak Fortress (Photo: Dickran Khodanian) The earliest mention of Javakhk can be found in Urartu sources—in the notes of Armenian King Argishti I of Urartu in 785 BC—called by its former name Zabakha.
A brief introduction to Artsakh's culture: Part I - Churches & monasteries
With the recent outbreak of war in Artsakh, it is now more essential than ever to learn about the history of Artsakh when trying to understand the intensifying situation. Conflicting reports are widespread, misinformation is prevalent, and individuals with suspicious motives are a constant threat in falsifying the history of Artsakh.
Book Review: 'Armenia, Australia & the Great War'
By Vicken Babkenian and Peter Stanley University of New South Wales Press (September 1, 2016), 336 pages ISBN-13: 978-1742233994; Paperback, $34.99 To date, works of scholarship have addressed numerous facets of the Armenian Genocide, from the systemic organization of the genocide begun by the Young Turks in 1915 to the subsequent plight of surviving Armenians.
From the Land Down Under to the ‘Other Hairenik’
WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—The Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) is an 84-year-old organization that has spread its roots across the globe, establishing a presence in over ten regions where active young Armenians reside.
The Last Brick in the Denialist Wall: Akçam Speaks with the Armenian Weekly on His Latest Discovery
WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—As Armenian communities around the world marked the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, a recent revelation by Turkish historian Dr. Taner Akçam has become a central topic of discourse, covered by major news outlets and publications. Akçam—aptly named the “Sherlock Homes of the Armenian Genocide” in a recent New York Times article—has been studying the genocide for years by compiling documents from around the world to combat the Turkish states’ denial.
Getting to Know Michael He: The ‘Armenia Enthusiast’
It all began with a tour guide video of Yerevan. Michael He wanted to show his friends and family back home in Atlanta, Ga. the country in which he was living as an intern. He had no prior knowledge about the country, so he followed the guide with several videos of various touristic areas and notable places around Armenia. Michael is a junior at Harvard University studying economics.
Armenian Genocide Commemorated at Massachusetts State House
BOSTON, Mass. (A.W.)—The Armenian community joined state legislators and guests for the 33rd Massachusetts State House Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. The commemoration, which took place on the morning of April 21 in the House Chamber, included a program of speakers, music, and honorees with Representative David Muradian serving as the Master of Ceremonies.
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