Tag Archives: Armenia

“Silence is necessary to tyrants and occupiers, who take pains to have their actions accompanied by quiet.” — Ryszard Kapuściński

Posted on March 4, 2025 by sheila

It’s the birthday today of one of my favorite writers, Polish journalist and author Ryszard Kapuściński. His death in 2007 was devastating to me. I went to the memorial tribute at the New York Public Library, hosted by his close … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Black Dog of Fate: An American Son Uncovers His Armenian Past” (Peter Balakian)

Posted on February 3, 2006 by sheila

My history bookshelf. Onward. Next book on this shelf is a memoir called Black Dog of Fate: A Memoir by Peter Balakian. FanTAStic book if you haven’t read it. He came out with a new book last year – not … Continue reading →

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Azerbaijan

Posted on November 2, 2002 by sheila

Hatred and suspicion The following passage is from the book I keep mentioning: Imperium, by Ryszard Kapuscinski. Briefly, it has to do with the hatred and suspicion that exists between Armenia and Azerbaijan. With a couple of choice observations, Kapuscinski … Continue reading →

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Azerbaijan

Posted on October 29, 2002 by sheila

War with Armenia, 1991 The war Azerbaijan had with Armenia (officially over in 1994, but the tension continues) is one of the many legacies of “Stalin’s chessboard”. Stalin moved entire populations all over the map, in order to uproot and … Continue reading →

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