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.

  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.

  3. Trailer

    Season 2 Preview

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

  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.

  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.

  6. 08/13/2021

    Two Friends Meet in California

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

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  11. 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).

    Black Lake (Սեւ Լիճ/Qaragöl)
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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