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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’s threat to Iranian cultural sites ‘especially cruel’

January 6, 2020

In the aftermath of Qasem Soleimani’s killing, President Trump on Twitter threatened to attack 52 Iranian sites that are important to “the Iranian culture,” a threat that has drawn criticism and condemnation as “cultural cleansing” and an action in violation of international law.

Arts & Humanities

Unpopular leader falls to Armenian velvet revolution

April 25, 2018

Lori Khatchadourian, comments on the political upheaval and street protests that have gripped Armenia over the last two weeks, prompting the resignation of the country’s prime minister, Serzh Sargsyan.

International
Law and Policy
Arts and Sciences

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