  "Armenians and Progressive Politics" conference due in New YorkMay 29, 2008 - 15:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - British journalist and activist Tariq Ali will lead a panel discussion on "The New Imperialism: Old Problems, New Challenges" in New York on Friday, May 30. Joining Ali will be David Barsamian, founder and Director of the Colorado-based Alternative Radio, and Neil Smith, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and Geography at the City University of New York.This event will serve as the opening plenary of the third annual "Armenians and Progressive Politics" conference. The three panelists will examine globalization, superpower rivalries, the nature of advanced capitalism, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition, the contemporary politics of empire and its destructive effects on small nations will be discussed, as well as alternatives to the current structure.   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.   Partner news |  Related sections Topic Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
