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World court decision sets ‘new precedent’ for cultural heritage protection

December 8, 2021

The International Court of Justice ordered Azerbaijan on Tuesday to prevent and punish acts of vandalism and desecration affecting Armenian cultural heritage sites during ongoing conflict in the region.

International
Foreign Policy

Attacks upon cultural heritage are “attacks upon a people”

October 14, 2021

The International Court of Justice is hearing a case brought by Armenia accusing Azerbaijan of racial discrimination.

International

Armenia-Azerbaijan ceasefire puts ‘treasures of human history’ at risk

November 11, 2020

Adam Smith, director of the Cornell University Institute of Archaeology and Materials Studies, and Lori Khatchadourian, professor of Near Eastern studies, say the Russia-brokered agreement will have wide-spread impacts on archaeological sites in the contested region.

Arts & Humanities

Trump wall with Mexico provides illusion of a solution

April 25, 2017

Adam T. Smith, professor of anthropology at Cornell University says that the archaeological record is clear: President Trump’s proposed wall on the Mexico-U.S. border offers only the illusion of security – just as similar walls have throughout history.

Arts and Sciences

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