Guests of ANN/Groong

Karena Avedissian

Dr. Karena Avedissian’s research focuses on social movements, new media/communications, civil society and governance in the former Soviet Union, with an area focus on Russia and the Caucasus.

Kegham Balian

Kegham Balian is a Jerusalemite Armenian writer. He is a columnist at The Armenian Weekly and also writes for This Week in Palestine.

Kevork Almassian

Kevork Almassian is the founder of Syriana Analysis, an independent news and analysis platform dedicated to covering current global affairs, with a particular focus on Syria and Armenia.

Dr. Kevork Hagopjian is an attorney and human rights advocate with expertise in international law, minority rights, civil litigation, and community engagement. He holds a Ph.D. in Law from the University of Vienna, along with two LL.M. degrees in Public International Law from SOAS, University of London and U.S. Law from George Mason University as well as an LL.B. from University of Aleppo. His doctoral research led to the publication of a book on “The rights of Armenian minorities in Lebanon and Turkey under National and International law”. In addition to legal practice, he facilitates dialogue and peacebuilding efforts in divided or post-conflict communities. With experience spanning legal, intergovernmental, nonprofit and civil society sectors, Dr. Hagopjian remains actively engaged in global conversations on justice, accountability, and human dignity.

Kevork Hintlian

Prof. Kevork Hintlian is a historian and a former official at the Armenian Patriarchate of St James. He specializes in the history of the Holy Land with an emphasis on Armenians and their role in Jerusalem. He was raised and lives in Jerusalem. His heavily researched book “History of the Armenians in the Holy Land” (1989, 2nd ed., Armenian Patriarchate Printing Press, Jerusalem) is a must read.

Larry C Johnson

Larry C Johnson is a former intelligence officer and expert on issues related to terrorism, national security, and foreign policy. As a CIA analyst in the 1980s Johnson was engaged in issues related to terrorism and security. He then worked at the US State Department’s Counterterrorism Office. Johnson has since worked as a political consultant and commentator on issues related to terrorism and security. He’s known for his critical attitude towards US foreign policy and intelligence practices.

Lenna Hovanessian

Lenna Hovanessian is a community leader, attorney, and activist in Nevada. Her career began in litigation and as a federal attorney for the U.S. District Court in CA. She has blazed the trail for political activism in Nevada for 10 years as ANCA-NV Co-Chair and WR Board Member. She was awarded ANCA’s 2023 Visionary Activist Award for her leadership in advancing Armenian Genocide recognition by co-drafting and passing the NV Holocaust and Armenian Genocide Education Bill in 2021. She has been a force to advance policy for the Armenian cause and human rights from NV to Wash. D.C.

Levon Zourabian

Levon Zourabian is the Vice-President of the Armenian National Congress (ANC) party of Armenia, which is led by the first president of Armenia, Levon Ter-Petrosyan who was in office from 1991-1998. He worked in the presidential administration as Aide and Chief Spokesman to the President. In 1998-2000 Mr. Zourabian studied at Columbia University and has a Master of International Affairs from the School of International and Public Affairs. From 2012-2017 Mr. Zourabian led the parliamentary faction of the ANC in the National Assembly of Armenia. Trained and having researched as theoretical physicist in Yerevan Physics Institute, he also makes appearances as Tech Advocate for the ANC.

Lori Khatchadourian

Lori Khatchadourian, who is Associate Professor of Near Eastern Studies at Cornell University and co-director of the Caucasus Heritage Watch satellite monitoring project.

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