AGBU Insider, December 2018, p. 26.

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Dr. Hratch Tchilingirian is a scholar, sociologist and activist. He is the Director of Institutional Innovation at the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church. He has taught and has held academic positions at the universities of Oxford (2012-2024) and Cambridge (2002-2012) in Britain and since 2021 is Associate Professor of Armenian Studies (IMAS), INALCO university in Paris. His research, teaching and publications focus on sociology of identity, culture, and religion; Diaspora studies and inter-ethnic conflicts in the Eurasia region. Dr. Tchilingirian is the author of numerous studies and publications (www.hratch.info) and has lectured internationally, recently drawing attention to the plight of minorities and Christian communities in the Middle East, especially in academic and policy-making circles. Since 2019, he is the Director of the Armenian Diaspora Survey, which has conducted research in over 50 communities in 10 countries, with the participation of over 12,000 diasporans. Dr. Tchilingirian has held executive positions in charitable organizations and has served communities in various leadership positions in the United States and the United Kingdom. He remains deeply engaged in community life and takes active part in civic and professional projects. His television, radio and newspaper interviews have appeared in international media outlets, including the BBC News, Al-Jazeera, The New York Times, Financial Times, Fox News, Asia Times, RFE/RL, Radio Vaticana, Armenia’s Public TV H1, Armenian Public Radio, and a host of other media outlets.