WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) launched “Armenia 360” (www.armenia360.com ) , a wide-ranging source of news and information as well as links to major institutions and foundations, to help meet a significant need for Armenians.
“Armenia 360” shares important headlines and links to informative websites for Armenians everywhere around the world. A comprehensive, one-stop website, “Armenia 360” provides easy access to every major news website, organization, university program, foundation, and government agency related to Armenian issues, in English, Armenian, and other languages.
“This product is designed to achieve several purposes,” noted Armenian Assembly Co-Chairman Van Krikorian. “First, there is a practical need to have a convenient, central site for relevant news and institutional links on how and where information on Armenian issues are sourced. Second, the different perceptions which led to deep divisions in the Armenian community historically have taken on new dimensions in the digital age, with self-selection of news and analysis, the differences between partisan and non-partisan groups especially related to the Diaspora’s role in Armenian and Artsakh politics and vice versa, the expansion of new organizations, and within and among communities around the world living in different cultural and political environments. Third, we need to do a better job at communicating accurate facts so that we can all do more to help those in need,” Krikorian continued.
The initial public version of the site is now live and will be provided by email to Armenian Assembly members and subscribers, without charge. The site will be updated regularly both to highlight major news developments and to add relevant links. The general public, as well as organizations, are encouraged to share their thoughts as to which sites should be included by using the contact information provided on the website.
“‘Armenia 360‘ will also enable reporters and publications which may have had a limited audience in the past to reach more readers now and provide an opportunity to share live stories” said Armenian Assembly Co-Chairman Anthony Barsamian. “In addition, this website will be a valuable resource for matters of interest to officials, think tanks, and other organizations to follow more closely critical developments pertinent to Armenia, Artsakh, Turkey, and will save time for users by seeing all the top news stories in one place.”
