Armenia, Turkey and the World: 100 Years After the Genocide

Armenia, Turkey and the World: 100 Years After the Genocide –

This event will also be livestreamed. Click the link below on February 19 at 7:00 PM to watch it live.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa_2_i4iJ00

Nearly a century has passed since the Armenian Genocide, but the repercussions of the event still shape relations between Armenia and Turkey, as well as US policy in the region.

The most recent round of discussions on normalizing Armenian-Turkish relations broke down in 2010. The two nations have not established diplomatic relations, their border remains closed and Armenians still seek formal recognition of the genocide from the Turkish government. On the international stage, the US seeks a stronger ally in Armenia to help advance its policies in the region. Neighboring both Turkey and Iran, and with close ties to Russia, Armenia has great geostrategic significance for the US. Improved relations between Armenia and Turkey would also advance US interests, as it could lead to greater stability in the region as a whole.

Thomas de Waal, an expert on the politics and conflicts of the South Caucasus, will discuss how the Armenian Genocide has shaped contemporary politics both within the region and beyond.

SPEAKER:

Thomas de Waal
Senior Associate, Russia and Eurasia Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

MODERATOR:

Keith David Watenpaugh
Director, Human Rights Initiative, University of California, Davis