KEGHART - DR DIKRAN ABRAHAMIAN

Russian-Armenian Air Defense Translate or View it in your browser  20 November 2015 The standoff between Russia and the West is once again heating up, but this time tensions are centered on the Caucasus. On Nov. 11, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed his government to sign an agreement with Armenia to create a joint missile air defense system in the region. Not long after, the Armenian government confirmed that Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev is expected to visit Armenia in late November to officially sign the air defense system deal. The move, though reminiscent of Moscow's actions in Central Asia and Belarus in previous years, comes at a time when Russia is being forced to respond to a wider array of challenges than ever before. Threats are rising from the Near East, while the West is ramping up its military activities in Georgia and Nagorno-Karabakh moves closer to changing its political status. And as Russia increases its military presence in Armenia, its competition with major regional powers for influence in the South Caucasus will intensify, adding to the growing list of issues Russia must contend with outside its borders. ....Read more >> 19th century Romanian painter Theodor Aman (1831-1891) was of Armenian descent. His style is considered to be a predecessor of Impressionism. He was one of the most important Romanian artists. His work blended Romanticism and Academicism. His workshop was the most popular place for high society. He helped establish the first Fine Arts School in Bucharest in 1864 where he was the first teacher and director.  Read More The poll question is located in the right column of www.keghart.com Will Erdogan launch a harsher policy against the Kurds following his November 1 election victory? Forward to a Friend

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