SESSION I: ACADEMIC FOUNDATION (THE "WHY")
TITLE
“The Academic Legitimacy: Historical Insights and Diplomatic Roots”
Goal: Provide the essential academic and legal foundation for the subsequent strategic discussions.
KEY SPEAKERS & TOPICS
*Prof. Theo van Lint (Oxford University, AMES) - TBC
The Academic Legitimacy of Dynastic Claims (Cilicia, Lusignan, Savoy Title)
www.ames.ox.ac.uk/people/theo-maarten-van-lint
*Hrachia Margarian (Oxford Alumni, Fribourg University PhD, CEO/Founder White Cross Foundation):
Theological Dialogue and Cultural Unity. Catholic-Armenian Relations and Savoy-Cilicia Links for modern Diaspora identity.
*Mr Anthony O'Mahony (Oxford University, Blackfriars Hall) - TBC
Armenian-European relations during the Middle Ages. Oriental Christianity and Catholicism on the path to unity, along with their historical and modern contexts.
www.bfriars.ox.ac.uk/people/mr-anthony-omahony
SESSION I: ACADEMIC FOUNDATION (THE "WHY")
Ruben Ghazaryan (Chevalier of the Order)
The Dynastic Claim and its Diplomatic Future. The Savoy Order's role in advancing Italo-Armenian cooperation and the perspective for a Royal presence in Armenia.
*Dr. Sebastian P. Brock (Oxford University, AMES) - TBC
www.ames.ox.ac.uk/people/sebastian-p-brock
*Alberto Garzoni (Oxford University, DPhil Candidate in Theology) - TBC
https://www.theology.ox.ac.uk/people/alberto-garzoni
*The Reverend Dr Andrew Teal (Oxford University, Pembroke College) - TBC
https://www.pmb.ox.ac.uk/person/reverend-dr-andrew-teal
*Scholars: Papers on Dynastic Law, title transfer, and legal/cultural value in 21st-century international relations. Highlight the Mekhitarist Legacy as the Italian-Armenian Cultural Axis (Ara Hovsepyan).
KEY TAKEAWAY
The Savoy title is not symbolic; it is academically substantiated and legally transferable within the context of European dynastic tradition.
SESSION II: STRATEGIC STATECRAFT (THE "HOW")
TITLE
“Leadership Roundtable: Heritage as a Bridge for Armenia's EU Integration”
Theme: Converting historical connections into actionable diplomatic and philanthropic outcomes.
Key Participants
*Former President Sarkissian: Geopolitical Perspective (Utilizing Historical Soft Power) - TBC
*Armenian Ambassador (UK): The role of the Italo-Armenian Axis in Contemporary Foreign Policy - TBC
*Rep. of House of Savoy: The Strategic Depth of Italo-Armenian Relations and Cultural Diplomacy. Emphasis on high-level engagement and action-oriented results - TBC
Royal/Philanthropic Focus
H.R.H Prince/Princess: Launching the Savoy-Armenia European Youth Initiative (Commitment to Educational/Cultural Exchange) - TBC
Vache Manoougian: Philanthropy and Cultural Security (Support for Armenological-European projects) - TBC
This session culminates in the Actionable Outcomes
ACTIONABLE OUTCOMES & THE NEXT STEP
TITLE
“The Final Resolution: Establishing the House of Savoy Branch in Armenia”
Goal: Announce the tangible outcome of the conference: the establishment of the Representative Office
Actionable Outcome
Launch/Announcement Ceremony: The Armenian Royal House Foundation (or similar initiative) is launched by H.R.H. Prince Emanuele Filiberto - TBC
Sponsorship: Acknowledge the role of Vatche Manoukian and external sponsors in funding VIP logistics and the activities of the Fund.
The Branch Mission (Clause 3.2)
1. Charity Programs: Humanitarian relief and medical cooperation.
2. Educational Exchange: Launching Scholarship Programs with Europa/Italian universities.
3. Cultural Cooperation: Sponsoring joint archival research (Matenadaran, Oxford, Italy).
4. Diplomatic Dialogue: Platform for informal Royal Diplomacy.
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