Zoryan Institute
At A Glance
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The Pitfalls of a Historical Commission by K.M. Greg Sarkissian |
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When reviewing the recently signed Protocols regarding diplomatic relations between Armenia and Turkey, given
that settling the border is a sovereign right, that Armenia’s elected leaders have never stated they have territorial
claims on Turkey, and that the Karabagh conflict is not explicitly part of the Protocols, what remains for debate is
the "sub-commission on the historical dimension."
In the words of the Protocols, the purpose of the sub-commission on the historical dimension is “to restore mutual confidence between the two
nations, including an impartial scientific examination of the historical records and archives to define existing problems and formulate recommendations.”
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The Politics of Genocide and the Turkey-Armenia Protocols by Prof. Roger W. Smith
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We must approach all cases of genocide as part of world history. If we believe in “Never again” and want
to prevent future genocides, we must treat such epochal events as part of the universal experience and of
concern to all.
James Traub writes the following in an October 18 New York Times review of Daniel Goldhagen’s new
book, Worse than War: Genocide, Eliminationism, and the Ongoing Assault on Humanity:
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Open Letter re the Protocols to Pres. Sargsyan from Prof. Roger W. Smith, Chair
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Dear President Sargsyan:
The Protocols for establishing diplomatic relations between Armenia and Turkey, although intended to
help normalize relations between the two countries, raise serious questions about the process, and contain
pitfalls, which I have set out below for your kind consideration.
My interest in the Protocols arises from being a scholar of genocide studies for most of my career, a
founder of the International Association of Genocide Scholars, Chairman of the Academic Board of
Directors of the Zoryan Institute, and a recipient of the Movses Khorenatsi Medal last year, awarded by
you, Mr. President, for my “considerable contribution to the international recognition of the Armenian
Genocide.”
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