Mentors

Final Critique Forms

CENTER FOR POLICY STUDIES

INTERNATIONAL POLICY FELLOWSHIPS

NADOR UTCA 11, H-1051 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (36 1) 327 3863, FAX (36 1) 327 3809

MENTOR CRITIQUE FORM

Your thoughtful and honest appraisal will be most helpful. We appreciate your input and will try to implement as many of your ideas as possible. Continue comments on the back if necessary. Each Fellow works with one mentor who is Soros foundations network-affiliated (usually Open Society Institute and Central European University) and one or two ‘external’ mentor(s) who are experts in the field working outside the Soros foundations network. Mentors should: 1) Work with Fellows to devise a brief policy paper in their field(s) of expertise based on a lengthy research paper written over the course of the fellowship year, 2) Maintain contact with Fellows at least once every six weeks or so by telephone, fax or e-mail to discuss the development of projects, 3) If feasible, meet with Fellows at least once during the fellowship year to discuss the project, 4) Facilitate Fellows’ contact with other relevant experts and participation in appropriate meetings (IPF has discretionary funds to support Fellow attendance at relevant events), 5) Complete brief mid-term and final critique forms supplied by IPF to provide the program with feedback regarding the Fellow’s progress.

Your name, position: Prof., Dr. Nikolay Hovhannisyan, Director of the Institute of Oriental Studies, Armenian National Academy of Sciences

Name of Fellow you have assisted: Ruben Safrastyan

1. What, in your opinion, have you and your Fellow/program/project gained from your cooperation thus far?

I can confirm that our cooperation was successful for both of us and fruitful for Fellow. I hope my long years experience in the field of political research played important role in shaping Fellow’s approaches toward his topic. From his site Mr. Safrastyan provided my with interesting information on peculiarities of Armenian-Turkish relations during last decade.

2. Do certain areas of this Fellow’s work need improvement? Which areas?

I think Fellow should pay more attention to the last important developments in South Caucasian region and their impact on the Turkish politics toward Armenia.

3. In your opinion, does your Fellow’s project make a significant contribution to the field?

Yes, I can agree with such assessment of this project.

4. Would the project be important to other countries in the CEE/fSU region?

This project, aiming to contribute to the multidimensional investigation in the field of Armenian-Turkish relations and to show the ways to improve these relations, should be important to the other countries of such tense region as the fSU region. .

5. Could the proposed policy research make an impact on the policy environment in specific countries or regions? (Policy makers, experts and policy research community)

In my opinion, the policy makers in our country should be interested in this project..

6. Is the timetable for the project realistic?

I would like to propose to prolong the timetable of this project because of abovementioned new developments in our region.

7. Could the project benefit a large number of people?

Yes, I think, yes. The people in our tense region need improvement in relations between two neighboring states – Armenia and Turkey.

8. Does the Fellow show evidence that he/she can think strategically about the relevant project and/or field?

I am confident that Fellow is independently thinking researcher with broad strategic vision.

9. If the Fellow were to re-apply for continued OSI funding for follow-up work associated with the project, would you support continued funding?

I am supporting the idea of further OSI funding because of importance this project.

10. Are there other appropriate funders that may support the project?

I do not have such information.

Recommendations for other potential senior contacts for this Fellow: ----

Additional Comments (Please comment on your Fellow’s work and all aspects of the IPF program using the back of this sheet).

April 25, 2004

Prof., Dr. Nikolay Hovhannisyan

CENTER FOR POLICY STUDIES

INTERNATIONAL POLICY FELLOWSHIPS

NADOR UTCA 11, H-1051 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (36 1) 327 3863, FAX (36 1) 327 3809

MENTOR CRITIQUE FORM

Your name, position: Khosrov Haruthyunyan, Chairman of Christian-Democratic Union of Armenia

Name of Fellow you have assisted: Ruben Safrastyan

1. What, in your opinion, have you and your Fellow/program/project gained from your cooperation thus far?

I consider my cooperation with Mr. Safrastyan very useful for both of us. I believe my profound knowledge of peculiarities of domain and regional politics as well as world affairs would be useful for Mr. Safrastyan.

2. Do certain areas of this Fellow’s work need improvement? Which areas?

I do not think that Fellow’s work needs any important improvement. He is on the true path.

3. In your opinion, does your Fellow’s project make a significant contribution to the field?

Yes, I think, that project makes a significant contribution to the field of research of Armenian-Turkish interstate relations.

4. Would the project be important to other countries in the CEE/fSU region?

Fellow’s project is very important to other countries of our region to, especially to Azerbaijan, since the improvement of Turkish-Armenian interstate relations would impact positively on the state Armenian-Azerbaijani relations.

5. Could the proposed policy research make an impact on the policy environment in specific countries or regions? (Policy makers, experts and policy research community)

I hope, that after the publication of Fellow’s monograph Armenian policy makers would be interested in his recommendations.

6. Is the timetable for the project realistic?

I think Fellow needs some additional time to reflect in his work to the latest important geopolitical developments in our region.

7. Could the project benefit a large number of people?

I think, yes; this project has potential to benefit the population of both countries.

8. Does the Fellow show evidence that he/she can think strategically about the relevant project and/or field?

I am confident, he does.

9. If the Fellow were to re-apply for continued OSI funding for follow-up work associated with the project, would you support continued funding?

After emerging in our region new important political and geopolitical phenomena I am confident, that Fellow needs extension of his project timetable. I am supporting the application of Mr. Safrastyan for continued OSI funding for follow-up work associated with this project.

10. Are there other appropriate funders that may support the project?

I don’t know.

Recommendations for other potential senior contacts for this Fellow: No.

Additional Comments (Please comment on your Fellow’s work and all aspects of the IPF program using the back of this sheet).

30 April 2004

Khosrov Haruthyunyan

Khosrov Harutyunian,

Former Prime Minister of Armenia and former Speaker of Parliament of Armenia

Date and Place of Birth
30 May 1948, Yerevan, RA
Education
1966-1972: Yerevan Polytechnic Institute
Work Experience
2000-2002: Adviser to the President of Republic of Armenia, Deputy Head-Coordinator, State Commission on Organizing the Celebration of the 1700th Anniversary of Christianity Proclamation as Armenian State Religion
1999-2000: Minister of State Property Management, Republic of Armenia
1998-1999: Chairman of the National Assembly, RA
1996-1998: Adviser to the Prime Minister
1996-1999: Deputy of the National Assembly, RA
1993-1996: Deputy of the Supreme Council of RA, Secretary of the Committee of Financial and Budgetary Affairs, Permanent Member of the Political Judicial Committee
1992-1993: Prime Minister of the RA
1990-1992: Member, Head of the Permanent Committee of Local Governance, Supreme Council
1987-1990: Chairman of the Executive Committee of Charentsavan of the Supreme Council
1986-1987: Chief Director, Charentsavan Sewing factory
1984-1986: Chief Director, Ashtarak Sewing factory
1984: Head of the Industrial Controller Department of "Haiavto" factory
1977-1984: Head of the Construction Bureau of Radio-physics and Electronic of the Academy of Sciences, Head of Experimental Department of the Construction Bureau of Radio Physic Measurements
1972-1977: Engineer, head engineer, team leader head of technical department, Byurakan Optical Mechanical Laboratory
Party Affiliation
Chairmen of Christian Democratic Union of Armenia
Personal Status
Married, with two children

NIKOLAY HOVHANNISYAN

Citizenship Republic of Armenia

Place of Birth Republic of Armenia

Data of Birth June 10 1930

Country of Legal Residence Republic of Armenia

Home Address 18 Sayat-Nova Ave., Apt.7, Yerevan, 375001, Armenia, Tel. (374-2) 52-00-62

E-mail: hovgul@anTiinco.com

Education 1953-1956, Post Graduated Student, World History, Yerevan, State University

1948-1953, Student, Faculty of International Relations, Yerevan State University

Scientific Degrees Ph.D. (Candidate of Historical Sciences)- 1958

Doctor of Historical Sciences - 1968

Title Professor - 1972

Family Condition Married

Occupation Director of the Institute of Oriental Studies of National Academy of Sciences of Armenia (IOS NAS), Director and

Founder of the Conflict Resolution Center of Armenia, Co — Chairman of the Armenian Atlantic Association

Address of Institution 24G Marshal Baghramyan Ave., Yerevan, 375019, Armenia, Tel. (374-2) 58-33-82, E-mail: nhovannis@sci.arn

Fax: (374-2) 52-50-91

Membership of Scientific New York Academy, International Academy of Sciences "Ararat", Paris, International Academy of Sciences on the Problems of Societies National Security, Moscow, National Geographic Society, USA, Syrian Society of Science

Grants 1985 - Ministry of High Education and Science of Syria, Scholarship, Universities of Damascus and Haleb

1989 - British Academy,)", Universities of London and Oxford, Royal Institute for International Relations, Chatham House

1993-1994- Albright Fellowship (USA), The George Washington University, Washington, DC.

1995- Center for International Development and Conflict Management, University of Maryland at College Park (USA),

1995-Jerusalem, Harry S. Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace, Hebrew University of Jerusalem:

1996-Aland Islands, Finland, Institute of Peace of the Aland Islands.

Main Field of Research Contemporary History of the Middle East and the Arab Countries; International and Regional Relations in the Middle East; Regional Conflicts (Arab-Israeli, Nagorno- Karabakh, etc.); Political Islam and the Global Strategy of Islam; History of the Armenian communities in the Middle Eastern countries; National Minorities in Armenia, Foreign Policy of the Republic of Armenia, etc.

Languages Armenian, Russian, English, Arabic

PUBLICATIONS More than 300 scientific works: Monographs, articles, etc.

MENTOR CRITIQUE FORMS

CENTER FOR POLICY STUDIES

INTERNATIONAL POLICY FELLOWSHIPS

NADOR UTCA 11, H-1051 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (36 1) 327 3863, FAX (36 1) 327 3809

MENTOR CRITIQUE FORM

Your name, position: Prof., Dr. Nikolay Hovhannisyan, Director of the Institute of Oriental Studies, Armenian National Academy of Sciences

Name of Fellow you have assisted: Ruben Safrastyan

1. What, in your opinion, have you and your Fellow/program/project gained from your cooperation thus far?

I consider our cooperation very useful for both of us. My hope is that my in depth experience in Middle East affairs promotes Mr Safrastyan’s broader vision on regional aspects of Armenian-Turkish relations. In the meantime, it should be noted that my communication with him added to my understanding of peculiarities of Turkish foreign policy.

2. Do certain areas of this Fellow’s work need improvement? Which areas?

In my opinion, research of Mr. Safrastyan could gain from more attention to the impact of politics of such powers, as Russia and USA on the developments of Armenian-Turkish relations during last decade.

3. In your opinion, does your Fellow’s project make a significant contribution to the field?

Yes, I am confident, the project is a significant contribution to the field since it is the first non-partisan attempt to research thoroughly into such complex problem as Armenian-Turkish relations.

4. Would the project be important to other countries in the CEE/fSU region?

Yes, taking into account existing difficulties in the relations between some countries of fSU region, sure yes.

5. Could the proposed policy research make an impact on the policy environment in specific countries or regions? (Policy makers, experts and policy research community)

I hope, yes. After publishing the outcomes of project policy makers and experts in Armenia and Turkey should be interested in more detailed information on findings and practical proposals of Mr. Safrastyan.

6. Is the timetable for the project realistic?

At this stage project timetable seems to be realistic.

7. Could the project benefit a large number of people?

Yes, because at least the whole population of both countries can benefit from the implementation of findings of project.

8. Does the Fellow show evidence that he/she can think strategically about the relevant project and/or field?

I know Mr. Safrastyan from the very beginning of his professional career and can assure that he is independently thinking researcher with broad strategic vision.

9. If the Fellow were to re-apply for continued OSI funding for follow-up work associated with the project, would you support continued funding?

Without any doubt I would support the further OSI funding since the follow-up work associated with this project is very important from the point of view of further dissemination and implementation of his findings.

10. Are there other appropriate funders that may support the project?

I suppose, some American founds may be interested in this project.

Recommendations for other potential senior contacts for this Fellow: ----

Additional Comments (Please comment on your Fellow’s work and all aspects of the IPF program using the back of this sheet).

August 26, 2003

Prof., Dr. Nikolay Hovhannisyan

CENTER FOR POLICY STUDIES

INTERNATIONAL POLICY FELLOWSHIPS

NADOR UTCA 11, H-1051 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (36 1) 327 3863, FAX (36 1) 327 3809

MENTOR CRITIQUE FORM

Your name, position: Khosrov Haruthyunyan, Chairman of Christian-Democratic Union of Armenia

Name of Fellow you have assisted: Ruben Safrastyan

1. What, in your opinion, have you and your Fellow/program/project gained from your cooperation thus far?

I consider improvement of Armenian-Turkish interstate relations one of important tasks of foreign policy of Armenia. During my cooperation with Mr. Safrastyan I have gained a more profound insight into this field. In the meantime, I believe my profound knowledge of peculiarities of domain and regional politics as well as world affairs would be useful for Mr. Safrastyan.

2. Do certain areas of this Fellow’s work need improvement? Which areas?

I consider Fellow’s work very well balanced and structured and I do not think, that his work needs any improvement.

3. In your opinion, does your Fellow’s project make a significant contribution to the field?

Yes, this project makes a significant contribution to the field of scientific research of Armenian-Turkish interstate relations. I consider Mr. Safrastyan’s project a pioneering work in Armenia in this field.

4. Would the project be important to other countries in the CEE/fSU region?

Of course, the project is very important from the point of view our neighbors too, since the improvement of Turkish-Armenian interstate relations would impact positively on the whole situation in our region.

5. Could the proposed policy research make an impact on the policy environment in specific countries or regions? (Policy makers, experts and policy research community)

I would like to hope that policy makers from our Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as experts and researches are interested in the project of Mr. Safrastyan.

6. Is the timetable for the project realistic?

It is too early to draw such kind of conclusions on this stage of implementing of project.

7. Could the project benefit a large number of people?

I suppose that the implementation of proposals of Mr. Safrastyan would have positive impact on the Armenian-Turkish relations, which means that his project would benefit the population of both countries.

8. Does the Fellow show evidence that he/she can think strategically about the relevant project and/or field?

I am confident, he does.

9. If the Fellow were to re-apply for continued OSI funding for follow-up work associated with the project, would you support continued funding?

Without any doubt I would support continued OSI funding for follow-up work associated with project of Mr. Safrastyan because I am expecting new developments in Armenian-Turkish relations in the coming months and it is very important to continue thorough research in this field. I would like to underline that Mr. Safrastyan is a leading expert in the field of Armenian-Turkish relations in our country.

10. Are there other appropriate funders that may support the project?

I do not have appropriate information.

Recommendations for other potential senior contacts for this Fellow: No.

Additional Comments (Please comment on your Fellow’s work and all aspects of the IPF program using the back of this sheet).

11 October 2003

Khosrov Haruthyunyan