AGBU Magazine |August 2019

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Old map showing roads to New Julfa

All Roads Lead Back to New Julfa

The origins of a legendary tycoon, a daring diplomat, and a dedicated community leader tell the story of early Armenian diasporas in Asia

By Liz Chater and Nana Shakhnazaryan
Church caretaker Armen Arslanian distributes food packages at the weekly Mr. Michael Martin Food Assistance Program.

Brethren of Bangladesh

Armenians maintain a presence in Dhaka through community service   

By Nana Shakhnazaryan
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his spouse Anna Hakobyan arrive in the People’s Republic of China for their first official visit on May 14, 2019.

The Asia Effect

The master chess game of regional geopolitics puts Armenia’s strategic prowess to the test

BY GEVORG MNATSAKANYAN
Young people at a beach, Armenian flags in their hands.

Rise and Shine

An active Armenian community in Hong Kong is making its mark across Asia   

By Dan Halton and Laura L. Constantine
AGBU YP Seoul is the first Armenian organization in South Korea.

Seoul Search

How YP South Korea is uniting Armenian expats a long way from home

By Nana Shakhnazaryan