Sitting Askew

Arthur Aslanyan
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An honest and sober discussion about issues and topics affecting the South Caucasus. As the proverb shared by Turks, Armenians and Azerbaijanis goes: "Let us sit askew -- speak straight." "Eğri oturalım, düzgün konuşalım." «Ծուռը նստենք, դուզը խոսենք։» "Gəlin əyri oturaq, düz danışaq."

Episodes

  1. 05/13/2022

    Nakhchivan on the Mind

    A discussion from a native from Nakhchivan and his views on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and Armenia.

    1h 37m

  2. 02/24/2022

    Peace for our Children in a World Full of War

    In this episode, I speak with Hovhaness and find a great many parallels between our lives and how we see the world.

    1h 29m

  3. Trailer

    Season 2 Preview

    A preview of my plans for Season 2 of Sitting Askew.

    3 min

  4. 10/17/2021

    From Azerbaijan to Uzbekistan to Today: One Armenian Family's Journey and How it Relates to the Karabakh Conflict Today

    One of my closest and oldest friends and I discuss his family history relating to Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and the Karabakh Conflict.

    1h 56m

  5. 08/28/2021

    Peace Today or Peace Tomorrow?

    Two Armenians discuss if a peaceful future is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan among other topics.

    1h 16m

  6. 08/13/2021

    Two Friends Meet in California

    In this episode, I speak with a friend from Turkey who now lives in California.

    1h 8m

  7. 07/29/2021

    Roots of War in Kapan: Experiences of a Native

    A native of Kapan and I discuss what it was like growing there and how events in that city contributed to the start of the Nagorno-Karabakh War.

    46 min

  8. 07/01/2021

    Elections in Armenia: Current Politics within and without

    In this episode, my friend Moses and I discuss what we think about the elections in Armenia. We discuss primarily from a diasporan perspective and we focus on the wider region.

    1h 36m

  9. 06/05/2021

    Sunlight on Laundry

    In this episode, two Armenians take a critical look at Armenian identity and its perspectives on relations with the neighbors of Armenia.

    1h 13m

  10. 05/25/2021 ·  Bonus

    Brief and Belated Introductory Episode

    What is Düz Talk and what is it trying to accomplish? A sort of FAQ on a few Qs already received.

    7 min
  11. Black Lake (Սեւ Լիճ/Qaragöl)

    05/18/2021

    Black Lake (Սեւ Լիճ/Qaragöl)

    In this episode, an Armenian and an Azerbaijani discuss events surrounding the incursion of Azerbaijan troops within the borders of the Republic of Armenia near Sev Lich (Black Lake).

    56 min

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An honest and sober discussion about issues and topics affecting the South Caucasus. As the proverb shared by Turks, Armenians and Azerbaijanis goes: "Let us sit askew -- speak straight." "Eğri oturalım, düzgün konuşalım." «Ծուռը նստենք, դուզը խոսենք։» "Gəlin əyri oturaq, düz danışaq."

Information

  • Creator
    Arthur Aslanyan
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Arthur Aslanyan
  • Show Website
    Sitting Askew