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Comment on “Our borders are strong”: A case study of the Armenian identity through Aybenarans (alphabet textbooks) by Czego politycy uczą dzieci o konflikcie? | eastwayinfo

Czego politycy uczą dzieci o konflikcie? | eastwayinfo — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:50:55 +0000

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Comment on Russian Hegemony and the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict Resolution: A Quandary or an Impasse? by Anaïs

Anaïs — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:13:32 +0000

Thank you for this very good article. This confirms my view that if the conflict is still not resolved it is because the status quo is actually preferred by most actors in the region. If peace and long-term security were the real objectives of the negotiations, an agreement would have been reached already.

Comment on Current Format of Negotiations over Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: Perspectives from Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh by Anaïs

Anaïs — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:49:54 +0000

Thank you very much for a very enlightening article. We hear a lot about the conflict but less about what is really going on at the negotiation table. Maybe grassroot peacebuilding efforts could help create the trust that is so much needed between the three parties of the conflict. By bringing the people together under the name of peace rather than Armenian or Azeri interests, governments could be more pressured to put a final end to the conflict.

Comment on Armenian image in history textbooks of Azerbaijan by Irina

Irina — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:31:42 +0000

Dear Shahla, Thank you for this interesting piece.
To respond to Parvin, yes, indeed it is different ‘on the other side.’ I am not saying that our historians write praise about Turks or Azeris. However, although there is a certain dose of selective writing, the history books in Armenia do not resort to such open and targeted slander. I think a little dose of self-criticism would help many in approaching this issue. As for the fact that Armenians often refer to Azeris as Turks – it was not us who generated this discourse. Both your political leaders and those of Turkey have numerous times referred to both countries as – “one nation, two states.”

Comment on Armenian image in history textbooks of Azerbaijan by Parvin Taheri

Parvin Taheri — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:07:18 +0000

Your article creates an impression that it’s different on ‘the other side”. Do we, or you for that matter, have any info on what the Armenian side is teaching its youngsters about Turks (that’s what they call Azerbaijanis)?
Also, what do you, as the author of the article, suggest we should do? As would famous Chapaev say: “Naplevat’ i pozabyt’” ?

Comment on Peace in Nagorno-Karabakh: the Role of Youth and Democracy by lara

lara — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:25:00 +0000

interesting post…one thing is missing: the role of women. How come you did not look into that group which has been neglected in peace negotiations both on governmental level and civil society.

Comment on Warmongering as State Propaganda and its Effect on the Eventual Resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict by Gayane Makhmnurian

Gayane Makhmnurian — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:07:37 +0000

Half a year passed and I presume, I may do some conclusons. 1) I wached very close the conflict form the very beginning, from 1988, and do not need any myths about neighbours who lived for senturies in my mother’s land. 2) My rellatives fled from Baku in 1991, so I do not need myths about the situation with Baku Armenians, too. Neither about Sumgait and who attacked whom. 3) Yes, we are ancient and capable to take decisions. 4) No, we do not think Academy of Sciences to be harmful for our civilization.
And now about politics. To compromise means to give and to take. What are you going to give?
You tell us what we should leave to gain your confidence. You tell we have no choice. I think we can live when we lived thousands years, and see what you are prepared to leave to gain our confidence.
Isn’t it better for you to make first steps? Just to serve an example.
Wouldn’t you like to withdraw detachments from the border and we pledge not to attack?
Wouldn’t you stop warmongering in the media and TV? It is not difficult to compare what you and we write and tell to younger generation. So, please do somethig yourself without instructions to other side. Tell, what you are prepared to do. Thank you.

Comment on Music: a Tool for Intercultural Dialogue – Interview with Azerbaijani Musician Sabina Rakcheyeva by Music as a Tool of Intercultural Dialogue – Interview

Music as a Tool of Intercultural Dialogue – Interview — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:12:28 +0000

[...] In October’s issue of the Caucasus Edition – The Journal of Conflict Transformation, Sabina spoke about music as a tool of Intercultural Dialogue. http://caucasusedition.net/analysis/music-a-tool-for-intercultural-dialogue-interview-with-azerbaija… [...]

Comment on Back to Basics: Preventing a New War over Nagorno-Karabakh by Кавказский Выпуск – Назад к исходной точке: предотвращение новой войны вокруг Нагорного Карабаха

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:35:49 +0000

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Comment on A Question for the Field of Conflict Resolution: Who Decides? by Caucasus Edition – “No such thing as ‘non-political’ – even in a conflict resolution process”

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:06:37 +0000

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