Media and Politics in the South Caucasus

Karabakh. According to reports, top-level leadership of both Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to the journalistic exchange.
In light of this development, Georgetown's Professionals in Russian and East European Affairs are pleased to host a panel discussion on the state of media and the role of journalists in the South Caucasus in the context of the broader regional trends in civil society and governance.
What are the ways to lay the groundwork for an eventual agreement on N-K, including working to end hateful narratives and promoting people to people contacts in the South Caucasus? Is peace possible in N-K? What role specifically can journalists play in changing the negative and hostile views in the South Caucasus? How can journalists facilitate mutual understanding between different ethnic groups in Georgia?  

Speakers: 
1. Sevinc Osmanqizi, an Azerbajaini journalist, media personality, author and evening TV show host best known for her serious interviews with various political figures.
2. Arsen Kharatyan, the Editor-in-chief of Armenian-Georgian media platform “Aliq Media”. He served as an advisor to the Prime Minister of Armenia on Foreign Affairs after the Velvet revolution, during the 100 days of the new government.
3. Ekaterine Maghaldadze, an International broadcaster at the Voice of America Georgian Service. 
Moderator: 
Hon. Kenneth S. Yalowitz, Former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Belarus from 1994-1997 and to Georgia from 1998-2001. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies. 

*Food and drinks will be provided. Please RSVP.